What is Los Molcajetes #2's health inspection score?

Los Molcajetes #2 has a SafeDine safety score of 50 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 Molcajetes #2 last inspected?

Los Molcajetes #2 was last inspected on February 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Molcajetes #2 have?

Los Molcajetes #2 has 92 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Molcajetes #2 safe to eat at?

Los Molcajetes #2 has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Los Molcajetes #2 serve?

Los Molcajetes #2 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Molcajetes #2

Name: Los Molcajetes #2
Address: 9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 50

9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/12/2024

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0Fair

American•East Dallas

Ranked #316 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 12, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.2

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

7 basic

Aug

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, oven

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food containers
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report missing
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
tongs hang on handle
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ceiling tiles
DAL-6*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
repair or replace rusty shelves

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hnads before donning new gloves

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
no standing water in mop sink
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair cooler door
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean ovens, shelves, freezer, gasket
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
sanitizer bucket sit on floor

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean shelves in walk in coolers
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking faucets on mop sink, repair faucet on hand sink
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical/sanitizer bucket

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor, ceiling tiles, floor drains
DAL-2*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
store ice scoop with handle up
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair damaged gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards-last warning
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-8*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store sanitizer bucket off floor
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-11*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
provide catch bucket for grease dripping

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
rice 55, onion 50.6 degrees f
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, microwave
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves
DAL-4*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
observed food under hand sink
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide handwashing sign
DAL-7*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store sanitizer bucket off the floor
DAL-8*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
ice scoop need be stored in way to avoid contamination
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-10*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed

Base deductions−26 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed eggs stored above rte food
DAL-12*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
hand washing sign missing
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food containers
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises shall be maintain in good repair (caulk, floor, etc.)
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
food container sit on cillantro
DAL-7*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-8*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert to go boxes
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freesers
DAL-10*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
check water pressure on hand sink
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-13*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies and roaches

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, clean freezer, clean gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-4*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
food under hand sink
DAL-5*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
water pressure
DAL-6*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
utensils with handle up
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees need get food handler cards

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*18 Use toxics according to additional condition−5
bleach too strong more than 200 ppm
DAL-12*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw beef stored above rte food in cooler

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken food containers
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-3*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles (sour cream container, spicy containers, etc.)
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees need to obtain food handler cards
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers, freezers, cart next to grill
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired
DAL-10*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
no standing water
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
HAM 53, SHRIMP 53.6, CHICKEN 51 DEGREES F
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
PROVIDE LABEL FOR CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED ABOVE LETTUCE

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, PIPES
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
OBSERVED ROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES
DAL-4*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
FOOD HANDLER CARDS MISSING. PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
COLD RUNNING WATER NOT STANDING WATER
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
MANAGER NOT ON SITE
DAL-8*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD STORED UNDER HAND SINK
DAL-10*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE ARTICLES
DAL-11*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
COOLER 50 DEGREES F

Base deductions−31 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
employees shall washed hands for at least 20 seconds
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking faucets on mop and 3 com sinks

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
food in reach in cooler shall be covered
DAL-8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
keep utensils with handle up
DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
employees need get food handler certificates (15 days)
DAL-3*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide by hand sink
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
all employees in kitchen needs to cover hair with hats, hair nets, etc.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers, gaskets
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days caviche-date marked 2/7/2020. the owner voluntary destroyed around 1 pound rte caviche.
DAL-12*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves in reach in cooler
DAL-13*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitize bucket

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT USE FOIL
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
DAL-3*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods−2

Base deductions−6 pts

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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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