What is Los Molcajetes's health inspection score?

Los Molcajetes has a SafeDine safety score of 57 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 last inspected?

Los Molcajetes was last inspected on December 9, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Molcajetes have?

Los Molcajetes has 50 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Molcajetes safe to eat at?

Los Molcajetes has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Los Molcajetes serve?

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

Official Health Record

Los Molcajetes

Name: Los Molcajetes
Address: 2534 ROYAL LN #E-10, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 57

2534 ROYAL LN #E-10, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/9/2021

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American•North Dallas

Ranked #306 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Dec 9, 2021

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.1

Avg Violations

53 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 54/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

2534 ROYAL LN #E-10, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Dec 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*14 When to wash hands−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
MAINTAIN CURRENT GREASE TRAP RECORD ON SITE, RECORD ON SITE DATED NOVEMBER 21

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
STORE ALL PERSONAL JACKET AND BAGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT USE HAND SINK FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN WASHING HANDS.
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR COOLER LEG, YOUR COOLER IS NOT STABLE.
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, STORE ALL PERSONAL BEVERAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
GRILL AREA OF S

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-2*45 First Aid−2
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN , " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN VENT HOOD
DAL-7*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.
DAL-8*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
MILK JUNE 16'F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR FREEZER DOOR

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Chemical spray bottles need labels.
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Need 1" air gap at drains.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Need to renew RFSM.
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Need to datemark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Obtain chemical test strips.
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Observed no paper towels at handsink.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Need to clean the floors and walls.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Need to replace floor tiles in dry storage. Need to repair the handsink.
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Need a sign about the inspection report.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw shell eggs stored over vegetables
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw shell eggs stored over cooked vegetables

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
DAL-3*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
All food preparation needs yo be in the kitchen
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Store the equipment inside of the booth
DAL-7*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-4*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Sterno stored over lemonaid

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-3*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2

Base deductions−14 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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