What is Mariscos LA Reyna #3's health inspection score?

Mariscos LA Reyna #3 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 Mariscos LA Reyna #3 last inspected?

Mariscos LA Reyna #3 was last inspected on January 18, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos LA Reyna #3 have?

Mariscos LA Reyna #3 has 87 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos LA Reyna #3 safe to eat at?

Mariscos LA Reyna #3 has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Mariscos LA Reyna #3

Name: Mariscos LA Reyna #3
Address: 1818 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 41

1818 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/18/2024

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #268 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 18, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.7

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

15x

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

-9 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

-2 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

1818 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2019

2 inspections

6 intermediate

16 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean microwave, clean cutting board
DAL-4*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
employee touch rte food (cut lime) with bare hands

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean ice in wif (ice build up on floor0 clean ceiling tiles
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen area
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label food containers
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
fix leaking in wif (ice build up), gaskets
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food on the floor in storage area

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed cooked shrimp stored under raw food products
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards expired
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
flies
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
overload food in food containers/cooler lid touched the rte food
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
tongs hang on oven handle
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers, freezers
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, cove base, ceiling tiles

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in wic

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-3*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
gaskets around cooler doors damaged
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
correct owners name on health permit
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged ceiling tiles. wall tiles, floor tiles
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean ceiling, floor, wall tiles

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-10*14 Gloves single use−5
change gloves when you changed a task
DAL-11*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
dish washer 0 ppm chlorine
DAL-12*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
rice 98 degrees f

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards expired-renew
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed personal open drinks sit on prep tables and shelves above customers food
DAL-3*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
repair gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler/walk in freezer/reach in coolers; clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean dish washer, clean shelves
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for rice container
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, wall tiles

Base deductions−33 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
dish washer 0 ppm

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair all damaged or missing wall/floor tiles, repair floor around walk in freezer door, check faucet on mop sink, seal hand sink (front) to the wall, replace caulk around 3 com sink, remove insect tape
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers, freezers, dish washer
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
open flour/sugar/salt bags need be tight
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager with rfsm certificate not on site

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
remove all unnecessary articles from back room, organize back room clean floor mats
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed insects around dish washer
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage container
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers,
DAL-6*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
broken gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
no standing water
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks around prep table
DAL-9*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
wash hands in designed hand sink, not 3 com sink

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw food products stored above rte food in walk in cooler

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
broken gaskets
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, fans in walk in cooler
DAL-6*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
missing wall tiles behind fryers

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair faucets on 3 com sinks

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, cooler
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off floor
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
gaskets around cooler door, check ice machine
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed cloth under margarita mashine
DAL-5*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
insect devices

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw product stored above rte food
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking faucet on 3 com sink

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
FHC
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
broken gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 69

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
chemicals must be labeled when stored in unoriginal container and placed away from food items
DAL-13*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
after handling personal items, employee must wash hands and change gloves
DAL-14*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ice machine contains pink mold residue
DAL-15*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
raw chicken must be placed below pork in cooler

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
store knives and utensils in clean and dry place. if placed in water make sure to keep at 135 or above
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
floor boards, wall panels in disrepair
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
repair door gasket (cooler)
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths must be stored in bucket between use
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
hot dogs and sausage products must be covered (WIC)
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace vent hood bulb
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label containers removed from original packaging
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM expired
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal care items must not be in food prep area
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
walls must be kept clean, freezer should be free of ice build up
DAL-12*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
all food handler certificates are expired

Base deductions−42 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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