What is Mockingbird Diner's health inspection score?

Mockingbird Diner 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 Mockingbird Diner last inspected?

Mockingbird Diner was last inspected on April 29, 2019. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mockingbird Diner have?

Mockingbird Diner has 13 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mockingbird Diner safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Mockingbird Diner serve?

Mockingbird Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mockingbird Diner

Name: Mockingbird Diner
Address: 3130 W MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 46

3130 W MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/29/2019

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0Poor

American•Love Field

Ranked #320 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Apr 29, 2019

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

86 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-24 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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.

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Routine

Apr 19

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label all chemical spray bottles

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM observed on site. Must register with City.
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
All food staff must be trained in food safety as soon as possible.
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towels at hand sink at cook line.
DAL-6*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed chipped shelving inside WIC
DAL-7*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Daylight observed underneath the back/exit door - bakery area.
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Properly store employee drinking cup in designated area.
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Protect food by storing 6 inches off floor.
DAL-10*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Do not store utensils inside of bulk/dry ingredients. Store inside holder to protect from contamination or store in bin with handle sticking up out of food.
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Encrusted build-up (grease) at side of grill/stove top.
DAL-12*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace blown out light bulb underneath the vent hood filter.
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace water sprayer hose (blue tape) at 3-comp sink. Properly secure fire alarms (Observed hanging in kitchen area).

Base deductions−29 pts

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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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