What is Mariscos EL Chuy's health inspection score?

Mariscos EL Chuy 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 Mariscos EL Chuy last inspected?

Mariscos EL Chuy was last inspected on January 5, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos EL Chuy have?

Mariscos EL Chuy has 71 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos EL Chuy safe to eat at?

Mariscos EL Chuy 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

Mariscos EL Chuy

Name: Mariscos EL Chuy
Address: 9757 WEBB CHAPEL RD #A, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 50

9757 WEBB CHAPEL RD #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/5/2024

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0Fair

Northwest Dallas

Ranked #283 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 5, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.9

Avg Violations

28 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

18x

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

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 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.

Location

9757 WEBB CHAPEL RD #A, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Mar 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
service grease trap every 90 days /3 months (last service was 3/23)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent−2
cannot have cardboard on the shelves
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
properly store knifes (cannot be in between equipment)
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees who cook/ work with food has to have food handlers certificate
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide testing strips for sanitizer/chlorine
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide an employee hand washing sign in restroom
DAL-7*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean lights/ wall under vent hood
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground (onions)

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler certificates for employees
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide testing strips for sanitizer
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign for employees in restroom
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths (towels) in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean bottom of reach in freezer

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Employee handling cooked octopus with bare hands. Must use second barrier when handling RTE foods.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed cook eating while preparing food. Open drinking cups observed throughout the kitchen.
DAL-2*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.−2
Clean and organize all storage areas to reduce clutter.
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Food employees must be trained in food safety. 15
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean vent a hood filters. Clean exterior of all RIC's/Freezers.
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site during the inspection.
DAL-7*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Replace worn cutting boards at prep table.
DAL-8*33 Manual warewashing-hot water sanitizing basket−2
Observed employee just washing dishes without properly cleaning them.
DAL-9*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
RTE foods (diced tomatoes, fish, cooked octopus) must be date marked with the use by date.
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Store food six inches off the floor.
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
Provide pest control report.

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
interior of microwave

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Do not drink at prep area
DAL-2*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide chlorine test strips
DAL-6*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Do not use duct tapes on Microwave

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair faucet at hand sink
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
interior of microwave

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulb at vent hood
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide RFSM by 16th of October 2020
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Walls, ceiling
DAL-9*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Disposable plates

Base deductions−30 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Last grease trap clean up 11/08/19. Must be done every 3 months
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Maintain tomato at 41F or below.
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair 3 comp sink faucet

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Clean hood filters
DAL-3*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed tostadas on the floor
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store utensils in hand sink
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Lack of a chlorine rinse for clean dishes
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Pico dr Gallo at 52.0 degrees - top of the make up refrigerator and double panned

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.−2
Two drain boards are neede
DAL-4*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−25 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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