What is Malai's health inspection score?

Malai has a SafeDine safety score of 35 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Malai last inspected?

Malai was last inspected on August 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Malai have?

Malai has 68 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Malai safe to eat at?

Malai has a safety score of 35/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Malai

Name: Malai
Address: 3699 MCKINNEY AVE #C319, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 35

3699 MCKINNEY AVE #C319, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/12/2023

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Ranked #643 of 750 in Uptown

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10 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2023

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

34 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-65

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 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

-19 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

Feb 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Aug 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Feb

Aug 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

5 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 74

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
COLD / RAW CHICKEN OBSERVED AT 48F/PULL OUT DOOR. FOOD/ COLD HOLD MUST BE AT LEAST 41F
DAL-2*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance−5
MUST USE TIME & PUBLIC SAFETY / 4HRS
DAL-3*14 When to wash−5
MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE REAPPLYING GLOVES //MUST MONITOR HAND WASHING OF ALL EMPLOYEES
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
HEAVY FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVING /WALK IN COOLER CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FOR SIGHT AND TOUCH
DAL-7*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER HANDLING RAW AND COOKED BEEF ON THE SAME PREP TABLE SEPARATE THE & PREPARE ONE ITEM AT A TIME

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC−2
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL FOOD HANDLES MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
DAL-8*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-9*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
CUTTING BOARDS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS ON THE FLOOR AT COOKLINE
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
HEAVY FOOD & DEBRIS FOUND ON FLOOR/ EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT CLEAN WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKS (REACH IN COOLER)

Base deductions−39 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Stacked shrimp in contact with lid
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak at WIC

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Leak in RIC ceiling dripping onto broccoli
DAL-2*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Observed employee touch food with bare hands

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed carrots stored on floor in wic
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must have RFSM on site during all serving hours

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw beef next to cooked chicken in walk in cooler
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM sanitizer
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands−5
EMployee at bar does not wash hands after switching tasks

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at bar hand sink
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Rear stove damaged, Missing burner knobs
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Floors in rear kitchen soiled.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Missing hand wash sign at bar hand sink
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
Observed soiled air intake vents in kitchen

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs next to lettuce raw beef next to cooked wings raw beef next to cooked wings
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
deep clean rice cooker ans robo cut

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLER. i.e. COVER SIDE AND FRONT OF DESSERT SHELF
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY. DISWAHSER WAS DRINKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DUSTY FANS FROM WALK IN COOLER
DAL-4*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers.
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS 68
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN WIC, OBSERVED RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE SAUCES
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temps are above 41F in walk in cooler and refrigeration unit on cooking line.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Pink slime found on interior of ice bin/machine.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Butane fuel stored adjacent to spices and food products.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Equipment not holding cold temperatures. Will follow-up in 10 days.
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towel at bar hand sink.
DAL-6*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
Observed flies.
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Designate area for employee beverages and food. Can't be stored with food products for customer.
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Keep all damp towels in sanitizing buckets.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean intake vents in kitchen and restroom (women's). Fan covers dirty in walk in cooler.
DAL-10*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility−2
Clean underneath toilets seats in unisex restroom.
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
Obtain hand wash sign.

Base deductions−31 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
PLASTIC BAG OF GREEN BEANS OBSERVED STORED ON TOP OF RAW BEEF
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
SERVICE GREASE TRAP ASAP SERVICE SHALL NOT EXTEND PAST 90 DAYS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED HAND SINK BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK
DAL-4*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINE IN BETWEEN CANS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CEILING ABOVE DISH WASH AND PREP AREA OBSERVED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION
DAL-7*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
DAL-8*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2

Base deductions−22 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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