What is Los Cuates's health inspection score?

Los Cuates has a SafeDine safety score of 43 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Cuates last inspected?

Los Cuates was last inspected on November 29, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Cuates have?

Los Cuates has 73 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Cuates safe to eat at?

Los Cuates has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Los Cuates

Name: Los Cuates
Address: 440 S BUCKNER BLVD #103, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 43

440 S BUCKNER BLVD #103, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/29/2023

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8 inspections

Last: Nov 29, 2023

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.1

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-57

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

440 S BUCKNER BLVD #103, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5
sanitizer bucket reads 0 ppm

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
no instruction or spill kit available on site
DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
date mark all prepared items
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
no test strips on site
DAL-5*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
Food Permit not site
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
handsink out of paper towels
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
soiled cloth not sitting in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
Store must use single use gloves when handling RTE foods.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean walls behind food prep area, food splash.
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Store employee drinks in a designated location.
DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Label all ready to eat foods(sauces/dips). RTE foods must be datemarked with a used by date.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site. Must have RFSM on every shift.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Clean and organize storage areas(front counter). Repair leak at handsink(3 sink).
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Sewer odor detected. Locate issue. Provide current pest control (latest 9/22)-old
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towels observed at front sink.
DAL-8*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Clean boards observed not in good repair, replace as needed.
DAL-9*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label all food squeeze bottles.
DAL-10*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions−2
Observed an employee just rinsing dishes off with water. (clean/sanitize/all dishes).

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 74

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed tomatoes at 53 F, cold hold temperatures should be 41 F or lower
DAL-2*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Measure sanitizer conc. at >500 ppm, sanitizer too strong
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leaking handwashing faucet

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate must be present (manager on duty not present)
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Observed cut onions not date marked
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace lights at venthood
DAL-7*46 Toilet tissue, availability−2
Provide toilet paper to restrooms
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean ceiling tiles (black dust accummulation) Clean cooking counters Clean venthood
DAL-9*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Observed employee scooping rice with a bowl, scooper must have handle
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed multiple wiping cloths laying around, wiping clothes must be stored in sanitizer bucket betwen use
DAL-11*34 Pest Control−2
Observed roaches crawling on deep freezer
DAL-12*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap to hand sink
DAL-13*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometers for deep freezer and reach in cooler
DAL-14*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed personal cups and water bottles laying around kitchen prep area, designate an area for employee drinks and food
DAL-15*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed plastic bag being used over flour dough Remove foil paper from grill (can not use use foil or paper towels to line surfaces)

Base deductions−39 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
EXCESS WATER ACCUMULATION ( BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER )

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
ONE KITCHEN WORKER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF−2
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-6*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT ( RESTROOM )

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 77

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES IN THE REACH IN COOLER
DAL-2*10 Chlorine exposure time table−5
SANITIZER LEVEL AT ZERO NO CONCENTRATION OF BLEACH
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD WORKERS
DAL-6*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
NO DATE MARKING ON THE ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLER
DAL-7*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL ITEMS ( CELL PHONES ) NEXT TO FOOD
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
DAL-9*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
CUP USED TO SCOOP GREEN SALSA
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
COOLER GASKETS AND VENT HOOD FILTERS ARE SOILED
DAL-11*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
AIR VENTS ARE SOILED
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
BASE BOARD FALLING OFF OF THE WALL
DAL-13*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
MISSING COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
DAL-14*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Q.A. TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT

Base deductions−37 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
HAIR NET / RESTRAINT NEEDED FOR ALL COOKS
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHTS ( VENT HOOD ) AND CEILING
DAL-5*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE REMOVE THE EXCESS WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER ( KITCHEN )

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD
DAL-5*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE UPPER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-7*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET ( RESTROOM )

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED CHORIZO: 79.2 F NOT MAINTAINED AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
PROVIDE A KITCHEN FOOD PROBE THERMOMETER FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE BATHROOM INTAKE VENT
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE FRONT WALK IN COOLER

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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