What is M&p's Kitchen's health inspection score?

M&p's Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was M&p's Kitchen last inspected?

M&p's Kitchen was last inspected on January 26, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does M&p's Kitchen have?

M&p's Kitchen has 32 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is M&p's Kitchen safe to eat at?

M&p's Kitchen has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does M&p's Kitchen serve?

M&p's Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

M&p's Kitchen

Name: M&p's Kitchen
Address: 4454 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 56

4454 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/26/2024

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0Fair

American•South Dallas

Ranked #319 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 26, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 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 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap invoice missing
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
plumbing leak under 3 comp sink and leak observed at hand sink - underside

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2
Hand sink observed no hand soap
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light out in RIC, shall be replaced

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap or waste interceptor observed behind building.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap for both hand sinks. Maintain both.
DAL-3*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Remove tape & cover on bottom shelf under hot hold.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta−5
DISCONTINUE SALE OF BBQ FOOD ITEMS PROVIDED FROM UNAPPROVED HOME
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS/GROUND BEEF STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN RIC
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
BAKED CHICKEN 118*F, 124*F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER DRINKS
DAL-3*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
DAL-7*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
LACK OF DATEMARKING
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER CFM WITH CITY OF DALLAS
DAL-9*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
EQUIPMENT STORED IN MOP SINK
DAL-10*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA
DAL-11*31 No soap at handsink−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
RAW BACON STORED WITH RTE FOODS
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED TOMATOES 58*F ON PREP TABLE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ON RIC
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ; SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER CFM WITH CITY OF DALLAS

Base deductions−22 pts

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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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