What is Mattitos Tex Mex's health inspection score?

Mattitos Tex Mex has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mattitos Tex Mex last inspected?

Mattitos Tex Mex was last inspected on June 6, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mattitos Tex Mex have?

Mattitos Tex Mex has 86 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mattitos Tex Mex safe to eat at?

Mattitos Tex Mex has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Mattitos Tex Mex

Name: Mattitos Tex Mex
Address: 3102 OAK LAWN AVE #144, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 45

3102 OAK LAWN AVE #144, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/6/2023

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Oak Lawn

Ranked #278 of 311 in Oak Lawn

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jun 6, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

35 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

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 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

-6 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

3102 OAK LAWN AVE #144, Dallas, TX 75219

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Jan

Feb 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Mar 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Dented can of crushed tomato observed
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Inside walls of ice machine observed with black mold-like substance accumulation

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover food inside WIC-3 beans observed without
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gasket of RIC units + WIC units where needed
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Fan covers inside of WIC Observed with heavy dust accumulation
DAL-6*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mops when not in use-observed stored in mop bucket
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide proper hand sink signs for All hand sinks
DAL-8*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide guidance for the clean up of Bodily Fluids &/or Biohazard Spill Kit

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
repair gaskets
DAL-3*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Detail clean WIC interior

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Black mold-like substance observed inside upper panel of ice machine.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gasket to WIC door.
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee beverage on prep table.
DAL-6*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Raw bacon next to raw shrimp
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Dishwasher sanitizer at 0 ppm heat at 155

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Cold hold in prep area above temp
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths on prep surface
DAL-5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Employee phone cable on prep surface
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Soiled gaskets ( cooler)
DAL-7*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
Vent hood dripping grease
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Clogged floor drains
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Missing covered trash can in womens rest room

Base deductions−24 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
once vegtables/fruit are sliced they must be separated cross contamination
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
move beef to one side of the grill. raw chicken on both sides of the beef

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
can not use a bowl as a scoop- must have a handle

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean food storage containers

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
missing thermometer in walk in cooler
DAL-2*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
cutting boards
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light shield
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers, gaskets, shelves
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label all chemicals in their non original container with the common name - spray bottles
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Dirty Food contact surfaces: Clean: salsa make line lid and hinge area food containers can opener soda gun holders
DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
cut vegetables mixed together- once cut you must separate

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
exposed ceiling exposed electrical crumbling insulation on cooling lines chipping paint in WIC

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice bin was dirty with black mold and dirt on the interior.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
No label on chemical bottles.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap was found at the handsink, hand soap was not accessible was behind a cooler.
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Broken cooler being held up with silver pans. Broken door gaskets (noted on last inspection)
DAL-5*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
Observed rat droppings about 30, found and observed live roaches crawling around.
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
No hair restraints were used by staff: caps or hair nets
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
Towels found underneath the cutting board.
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food items being stored on the ground.
DAL-9*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Improper scoop used. Were using single serve containers and bowls.
DAL-10*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
Label all bulk items.
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Heavy accumulation of dust on fan covers in WIC and WIF.
DAL-12*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
Clean vent hood vents very dirty. Broken glass bottles on the floor.
DAL-13*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Dirty ceiling tiles Holes in the ceiling
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
No handwashing sign

Base deductions−34 pts

Feb 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
REFRIED BEANS 66, RAW CHICKEN 46
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW STEAK
DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
0 PPM DISHWASHER

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-5*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPLACE ALL BROKEN GSKETS
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
FRUIT FLIES
DAL-7*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
CLIPBOARD STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
DAL-8*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources−2
DO NOT STORE TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-9*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 74

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria−5
Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer at the correct concentration 50-100PPM.
DAL-11*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Deep and detail/ clean and sanitize hard to reach areas (work prep area/ top counter/ interior of cooler.) Detail clean interior of all cooler- heavy food build-up cook line.
DAL-12*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Guacamole inside reach - in cooler observed at 54F.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-2*46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors−2
Clean employee restrooms
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
Detail clean inside of mop sink. Observed sour smell in the box- detail clean the walls throughout the bar area.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean and sanitize all dry storage shelves (wait station Heave grease build-up on venta hood filters. Detail clean exterior of all food equipment - cooking equipment. (i.e. grill). Encrusted grease build-up observed on exterior of fryer baskets. Clean exterior of bulk ingredient bins (i.e. onions, dry food ingredients.)
DAL-5*32 Package integrity−2
Replace crack food containers (chips) - NOT in good repair.
DAL-6*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing−2
Label drink containers at bar.
DAL-7*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
All food handlers must be trained.
DAL-8*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace missing lights underneath vent a hood.
DAL-9*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Cutting boards at the food prep area - NOT GOOD repair.
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wet wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
DAL-13*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide hanging thermometers inside of refrigerated units (cooks area/ walk-in-cooler) *hot holding unit (beef fajitia 138F)
DAL-14*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
Heavy build (dust) observed on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler (detail clean). *good date marking 1 RTE foods- walk-in-cooler. Clean air vents over food prep areas.
DAL-15*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair reach-in-cooler (taco cooler)- observed at 49F/ high reeding Replace missing light shield over food prep area.

Base deductions−39 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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