What is Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken's health inspection score?

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 38 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken last inspected?

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken was last inspected on December 18, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken have?

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken has 81 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken safe to eat at?

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken has a safety score of 38/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken serve?

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

Name: Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken
Address: 4001 W WHEATLAND RD #110, Dallas, 75237
Rating: 38

4001 W WHEATLAND RD #110, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/18/2023

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Chicken•Dallas

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.1

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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-62

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+28 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

4001 W WHEATLAND RD #110, Dallas, TX 75237

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Apr 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

6 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

May 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

7 intermediate

13 basic

Dec

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
remove harboring conditions (food debris on floor, holes on wall)
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floors and walls.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged walls and holes on walls.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
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DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
clean wire shelves.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 23

Routine InspectionScore: 66

7 Med8 Basic

15 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
beans @ 131f, gumbo 132f, foods in steam table not at temperature
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ−5
eggs stored above carrots in WIC
DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - hardness of water−5
sanitizer at 0ppm and not sanitizing after rinsing
DAL-4*14 Maintain hands, arms clean−5
no washing of hands observed after tasking
DAL-5*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
toxic chemicals next to, above foods, utensils and single service items
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap ticket on site
DAL-15*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed water bottle in ice of ice machine, ice contaminated

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no CFM on site
DAL-8*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
no pest control onsite
DAL-9*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed back door open, keep closed, observed heavy harboring conditions (food debris, hole walls, gaps)
DAL-10*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
soiled shelves in WIC
DAL-11*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
knifes stored in between wall, prep ric , observed knife on floor
DAL-12*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean walls, floors, surfaces of equipment, clean grease off equipment, clean gaskets of cold hold equipment
DAL-13*45Physical Facilities−2
observed damaged walls, corners, store maintenance equipment in orderly matter
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
hand wash sign missing

Base deductions−51 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria−5
EMPLOYEE NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS AFTER WASH AND RINSE.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
POST RFSM.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
GRIME ON METAL EDGE OF DRINK STATION, GRIME ON WALLS AND CEILING, GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
CONTAINER, WITH UNKOWN SPICE, NOT LABELED. LABEL
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
FINISH CONSTRUCTION OF CHICKEN DREDGE AREA.
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STILL WATER. HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER.
DAL-7*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
OBSERVED GRIME ON BLACK SCREWS OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN.
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
OBSERVED WET CLOTHS USED UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD. USE NON ABSORBING MATERIAL.
DAL-10*31 No soap at handsink−2
PROVIDE SOAP AT MENS RESTROOM.
DAL-11*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS.
DAL-12*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. REMOVE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
OBSERVED FRENCH FRIES STORED ABOVE RAW CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER, ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
DAL-9*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM. CHANGE EVERY 2-4 HOURS.
DAL-11*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
MISSING AUGUST LIQUID MANIFEST.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED: GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF CABINETS LOCATED IN FRONT AREA, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF DISPLAY RIC, DUST BUILD UP ON BACK OF TV MONITORS, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN.
DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE SCOOP, REPLACE.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
UNFINISHED CONSTRUCTION OBSERVED, FINISH.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FOOD GRIME BUILD UP, EXPOSED WALLS, REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITIONS.
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO AVAILABLE TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN BACK KITCHEN AREA.
DAL-6*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
OBSERVED ICE BUCKETS STORED UPRIGHT, MAINTAIN IN DRAINING POSITION.
DAL-7*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned before use−2
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF 3 COMP SINK. COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT SET UP TO WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE.
DAL-10*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
REGISTER RFSM WITH CITY OF DALLAS.

Base deductions−31 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med5 Basic

10 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
observed leak coming from 3 comp sink, repair due to formation of puddle and harboring conditions.
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed grime build up and film due to build up, clean and sanitize food contact surface.
DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed water bottle inside of ice machine, dispose of ice.
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
most recent grease trap ticket is form 10-2021. missing 01-22 and 04-22. records must be easily accessible to staff and readily available to inspectors.
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
chicken tender observed at 45.3F, raw fish shrimp observed at 43.8F. place food over ice to lower temperature.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime build up on floors, walls and ceiling throughout establishment, CLEAN.
DAL-2*47 Constructing / Remodeling without approval−2
construction observed not finished and no remodel change on health permit available.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed many exposed walls due to unfinished construction, cover all exposed walls.
DAL-6*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
grime observed on lid of ice machine, clean. observed grime build up on plastic screws inside of ice machine, clean.
DAL-10*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed food debris on floor and exposed walls.

Base deductions−35 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
build up of grime on food contact surfaces, on slicer. when done clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
use proper plumbing underneath 3 comp sink. use make shift plumbing to drain water into drain.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime build up on coke dispensers, on timers, on walls, on light shields, on wire cables of monitors, on surfaces of equipment, on all storage shelves
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust build up on intake vents throughout establishments, clean.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed open walls due to construction, seal with plastic when done or fully repair. observed damaged tiles in walk in cooler, repair.
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
observed frozen chicken thawing in non running water. have running water to remove and drain debris.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wet cloth on food contact surface, store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-7*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide trash can/ accessible at each hand sink.
DAL-8*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
small grime build up on white ice guard and on lid. clean
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed cabbage on floor of walk in cooler, store off floor.
DAL-11*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
renew expired RFSM

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
shelled eggs observed above jalepenos, arrange food properly to prevent cross contamination

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust on intake vents, clean.
DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed spatula that was heavily chipped, replace.
DAL-3*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
ice machine ceiling has grime build up, clean. no water was dripping from grime.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on floor and walls, clean.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloth stored on nonfood contact surface, store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust on intake vents, clean.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on floor and walls.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
fruit flies observed in storage room, remove harboring conditions.
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
heavy leak coming from condenser unit of walk in freezer, repair.
DAL-6*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
RFSM not posted.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
wall in kitchen covered with flour and batter, clean.
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
shelve used to store clean pots and pans is slightly covered in grime, clean.
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
raw fish left uncovered in walk in cooler, cover to prevent potential contamination.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
exhaust vents in kitchen covered with dust, clean.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust accumulation on exhaust fans.
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
grime on floors, dead crickets in ceiling tile and in kitchen.

Base deductions−4 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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