What is Lovers Pizza & Pasta's health inspection score?

Lovers Pizza & Pasta 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 Lovers Pizza & Pasta last inspected?

Lovers Pizza & Pasta was last inspected on October 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lovers Pizza & Pasta have?

Lovers Pizza & Pasta has 69 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lovers Pizza & Pasta safe to eat at?

Lovers Pizza & Pasta has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Lovers Pizza & Pasta

Name: Lovers Pizza & Pasta
Address: 5605 W LOVERS LN, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 50

5605 W LOVERS LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/22/2023

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Love Field

Ranked #295 of 396 in Love Field

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

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

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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

5605 W LOVERS LN, Dallas, TX 75209

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*12 PIC ensure conditional employee who exhibits or reports a symptom, or who reports diagnosed illn−5
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
FAUCET ON HAND SINK WILL NOT TURN OFF, HAS CONSTANT DRIP. PROVIDE APPROVED REPAIR

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Excessive SPILLAGE ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. PROVIDE Equipment TO BE MAINTAINED CLEAN
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAMAGE FLOOR TILE AND WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM-
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed noodles @ 53.2 F/53.4 F, lasanga @ 45.3 F,
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside dirty RIC (shelves, gaskets, inner panels), dirty soda nozzles on fountain machine

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
RIC/WIC
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean dirty storage shelves and exterior of equipment
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leaking hand sinks in kitchen and back room area
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
post hand wash sign in restroom

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed mold on nozzle of soda fountain machine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
Provide probe thermometer for food temps
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floor
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair gasket on WIC door and floor tile in kitchen
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
Post 'choking poster' sign and 'inspection report available' sign up for public view

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty soda and ice dispencer.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed cardboard used as a liner.
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed equipment stored on the floor.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty floor in WIC and dry storage.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair loose tiles and holes in walls throughout.
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage in restrooms.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
Observed medication stored in cooler with food.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Observed cracked containers/lids
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
Observed live cockroach
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed knife stored on shelf with food under prep table
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty floor, shelves, outsides of food containers
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed sink coming detached from wall. Observed broken tiles
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign in restroom

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
Observed rodent droppings, Open rodent trap.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed towels not in sanitizer solution. Keep sanitizer bucket ready during food prep/service hours.
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed spoon kept in WIC
DAL-5*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed re-using single-use containers
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label ingredients
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide handwash sign in restroom
DAL-8*46 Toilet tissue, availability−2
Provide toilet paper.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 79

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed contaminated salt bowl, debris drop into pizza sauce in RIC
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw shrimp stored over cheese
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside microwave, dirty inside RIF and RIC

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-4*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Observed cracked container lid.
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed torn gasket on RIF
DAL-6*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Observed dead cockroaches flattened in RIF door
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
No sanitizer bucket set up. Wiping cloths left on shelves
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Observed foods uncovered
DAL-9*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed re-using single-use plastic containers
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label sugar, yellow powder ingredient, and water for use in food prep
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed very dirty throughout entire kitchen (walls, shelves, equipment, floors, outsides of containers) Deep clean needed.
DAL-12*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed−2
Observed vents not secured
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed repairs needed. Broken floor tiles, holes in wall, ceiling, and door. RFP detaching from wall in back.
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide handwash signs at all hand sinks

Base deductions−37 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Do not block hand sink or leave items inside
DAL-2*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard and plastic wrap as shelf liner and plastic wrap covering microwave. Surfaces should be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean bottom of RIF, WIC floor, and WIC shelves.
DAL-4*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Keep restroom door closed
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide handwash signs at hand sinks

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade. Dirty inside RIF and inside microwave.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
Cool sauce in smaller portions to allow faster cooling.
DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed plastic wrap and foil as shelf liner. Must be easily cleanable and durable.
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed back door not self-closing
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label cooking spray bottlerepair
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair broken wall
DAL-7*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Keep bathroom door closed.
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label oill container
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−8 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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