What is Mama's Texmex's health inspection score?

Mama's Texmex has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mama's Texmex last inspected?

Mama's Texmex was last inspected on June 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mama's Texmex have?

Mama's Texmex has 59 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mama's Texmex safe to eat at?

Mama's Texmex has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mama's Texmex serve?

Mama's Texmex serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mama's Texmex

Name: Mama's Texmex
Address: 4334 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 41

4334 LEMMON AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/12/2023

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Mexican•Oak Lawn

Ranked #285 of 311 in Oak LawnBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Jun 12, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

35 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 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

4334 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75219

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Violation Timeline

May 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

May

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Upon arrival, chlorine dish machine observed at 0 ppm. Assisted employee on how prime the line since it was obvious that a new bucket was recently replaced. After priming - dish machine now at 50 ppm
DAL-11*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leak at 3-compartment sink

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal handsink to wall properly; Replace missing and broken floor tile on cook line and where needed; Patch holes in FRP walls where needed
DAL-2*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
remove cardboard shelf liner from under chemical storage shelf
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed employee beverage on cook line and female employee eating next to cook/prep line.
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed hand sink on cook line being used as a dump sink
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace broken lights under venthood
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-12*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
name change required - contact City of Dallas

Base deductions−30 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Detail clean ice machine interior

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
replace gaskets
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean behind equipment
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Drinks stored on floor
DAL-8*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Scoops must be stored upright
DAL-9*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip−2
Cleaning mop stored next to prep area

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
can opener

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace missing or broken floor tiles. Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
Employee observed touching RTE food with bare hands
DAL-2*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization−5
Employee washed dishes without sanitizer

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee food and drink next to clean utensils
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Utensils without handled used to scoop sugar
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Soiled cooler gaskets
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
missing floor tiles near dishwasher
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers available
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate not available
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Missing hand wash sign at bar hand sink

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice machine in need of extensive cleaning

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
Used knife handle stored on top of food in prep area
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Several reach in cooler gaskets need to be replaced
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean WIC fans
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-6*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
Water at hand sink failed to reach hot temperatures.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Provide cover for shrimp (walk in cooler)
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Install splash guard for glassware by hand wash sink (bar)

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Store raw meats below RTE foods (bell peppers)
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean the ice machine (mold on the side)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Maintain clean surfaces in kitchen
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−20 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
chicken 58, beef 59 degrees f
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spraay bottles
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw beef stored above vegetables

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food on floor
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide rfsm certificate
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-7*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
observed cups on floor
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, freezers, fans in wic, ice machine
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-10*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
cooler 57 degrees f

Base deductions−29 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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