What is Mexico Lindo's health inspection score?

Mexico Lindo has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mexico Lindo last inspected?

Mexico Lindo was last inspected on August 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mexico Lindo have?

Mexico Lindo has 51 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mexico Lindo safe to eat at?

Mexico Lindo has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Mexico Lindo

Name: Mexico Lindo
Address: 7515 EAST GRAND AVE, Dallas, 75214
Rating: 46

7515 EAST GRAND AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/27/2023

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Ranked #171 of 192 in Lakewood

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10 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

7515 EAST GRAND AVE, Dallas, TX 75214

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Sep 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Sep 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
NO LABELS SEEN ON PACKAGED TCS FOODS STORED IN WIC #2

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL BULK DRINK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME
DAL-3*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS
DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH USE BY DATE
DAL-5*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable−2
PROVIDE DIAL FACED THERMOMETER IN WIC#2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING TOWELS/ COUNTER TOP TORTILLA AREA
DAL-7*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
DO NOT STORE KNIFES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT BAR CLEAN CENT-A FILTERS- AS OFTEN AS NEEDED
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR METAL STRIP AT BACK DOOR (HANGING) REPAIR SMALL DRIPS AT FAUCET/ 3 SINK
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
PROVIDE CURRENT REPORT OLD ONE SEEN

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK ON DRAIN PIPE AND NO ONE INCH AIR SPACE
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
PIC WITH NO RFSM
DAL-3*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
DAL-5*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
FOOD STORE WITH NO COVER UNDER DRINK GUN PIPE (CUT LEMON)

Base deductions−21 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
LEAK ON FAUCET AT HAND SINK

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
PIC WITH NO RFSM

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizer in bucket

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
towel store under cutting board

Base deductions−7 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
EGG TEMP > 41
DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER SET UP IN BUCKET
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECENT GREACE TRAP

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
TOWEL STORE ON CUTTING SURFACE
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
ACCESS TO HAND SINK AT KITCHEN BLOCK

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE AND UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE
DAL-2*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems−5
LEAK ON HAND SINK
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
HOT HOLD BELOW 135 F

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT RIC DOOR
DAL-5*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WIC
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
NO LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
SANITIZER IN 3COMPARTMENT OF DISH WASH IS 10PPM

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NPOSTED
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
KEEP ALL DRINKS OFF FLOOR 6INCH
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD ITEMS
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE ALL WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET
DAL-8*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
FOOD THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED
DAL-9*32 Damaged Equipment−2
FLOOR OF KEEP COOL AT BAR AREA RUSTED. NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLER
DAL-10*41 Food identity and accurate representation−2
LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

Base deductions−23 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
raw chicken and beef next to oysters

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
utensils must be stored 6 inches off the floor
DAL-3*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean the shelves in the WIC
DAL-4*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
can not use cloth under cutting boards

Base deductions−11 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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