What is Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar's health inspection score?

Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 55 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 Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar last inspected?

Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar was last inspected on February 7, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar have?

Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar has 39 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar safe to eat at?

Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar serve?

Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar

Name: Mariscos Rio Bravo Mexican Seafood & Bar
Address: 10819 COMPOSITE DR, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 55

10819 COMPOSITE DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/7/2022

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Mexican•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #229 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 86% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 7, 2022

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

53 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 51/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Jun 2019

1 inspections

5 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul

Feb 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Feb 22

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*07 Parasite destruction, shall be frozen and stored at a temperature of -4øF or below for (7 days)−5
PROVIDE PROOF.
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN BAR MACHINE SANITIZER CL AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
DO NOT STORE RAW CHICKEN ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS, KEEP IT AT THE BOTTOM SHELF.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS, OBSERVED PRODUCTS DATED WITH SHELF LIFE OF 9 DAYS.
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BY ICE MACHINES STATION HAND SINK.
DAL-6*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
STORE FLIES AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*26 Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text−2
FOLLOW INSTRUCTION ABOVE.
DAL-2*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL TO THE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. ALSO NEED TO INSTALL FRP OR BETTER MATERIAL PANEL ON THE WALL WHERE YOU GOING TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THIS AREA.
DAL-3*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
If a food establishment changes its name, continuing under the same ownership, the establishment shall inform the director in writing of the change and pay the city a service fee , not more than seven days after the change. For appointments of Consumer Health: * Combination Service (Appointment for Multiple Services) * Single Mobile, Single Fixed Facility, or Single CBD Application * Single RFSM Application or Single Facility Invoice Payment * Single Temporary Event or Single Farmer's Market Application https://appointments.dallascityhall.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F CALL 214-670-8083 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
REPLACE / REPAIR OUT OF ORDER KITCHEN LIGHTS.
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
INSTALL FRP PANEL OR BETTER MATERIAL ON THE WALLS WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINES

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLES.
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
SALT CONTAINER???
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SHRIMP 46'F, FISH 46'F

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING OR STORE EMPLOYEE CUP ON FOOD PREP TABLE ALLOWED

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN BAR MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM.
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ADJUST WALK IN COOLER DOOR
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT USE STONE BOWL AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
KEEP SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med3 Basic

8 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw shell eggs stored over bread
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Raw fish at 50.7 degrees Raw fish at 59.5 degrees Both stacked above the refrigeration line
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil−5
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Grilled jalepeno peppers held at 94.2 degrees
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Washing raw oysters in the hand sink

Base deductions−31 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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