What is Mr. K. Convenience Store's health inspection score?

Mr. K. Convenience Store has a SafeDine safety score of 36 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mr. K. Convenience Store last inspected?

Mr. K. Convenience Store was last inspected on August 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. K. Convenience Store have?

Mr. K. Convenience Store has 69 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. K. Convenience Store safe to eat at?

Mr. K. Convenience Store has a safety score of 36/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Mr. K. Convenience Store

Name: Mr. K. Convenience Store
Address: 4302 MALCOLM X BLVD, Dallas, 75215
Rating: 36

4302 MALCOLM X BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/1/2023

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South Dallas

Ranked #434 of 489 in South Dallas

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Aug 1, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.9

Avg Violations

33 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-64

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+23 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

4302 MALCOLM X BLVD, Dallas, TX 75215

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

2 inspections

5 intermediate

13 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Sep

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Follow-up5 Routine

Aug 23

Follow-up InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Improper hot holding sausage at 127 and chicken wings 129.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
No food manager on site.
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for any employee.
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Gap at front door (middle and bottom).
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Keep all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket at all times.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 23

Follow-up InspectionScore: 70

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Dented Carnation sweetened milk.
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Improper cold holding: sausage 53, RIC 53, beef & cheese burrito 51.5, and chicken wings 46.8. Cooler may not be working.
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap ticket.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Need test strips.
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep all handles up out of food.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Broken tile, open in wall, and broken door.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean microwave and RIC.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers.
DAL-9*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
No food manager certificate on site.
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for all employees working.
DAL-11*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label packaged or bottled foods.
DAL-12*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Date mark opened food.
DAL-13*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot store pots and pans in hand sink. Nowhere to wash hands at.
DAL-14*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
Clean flies out of RIC.
DAL-15*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover food.

Base deductions−39 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 75

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap ticket provided on site.
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Cannot store Off! mosquito spray by food or above single use utensils.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean up ice in WIF.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Cannot have openings for pest to get in from the outside. Must seal up opening to the outside. Broken tile in the back.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM with the City of Dallas on site while working with food.
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food items on the floor.
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Must keep all handles up, cannot be stored touching food.
DAL-6*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
Need single wrapped straws or a dispenser for single use.
DAL-8*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Dead rodent in sticky trap, must discard.
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for anyone working.
DAL-11*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label food in packaged jars.
DAL-12*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Date mark all food opened in original container.
DAL-13*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Need thermometer in RIC.
DAL-14*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towels at hand sink.
DAL-15*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
No bulk containers labeled.

Base deductions−36 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-12*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Provide commercial microwave.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in wall where needed.
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Large pans observed in sink.
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair or remove non-working equipment.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-11*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
DAL-2*19 Plumbing System Construction−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 79

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-2*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
DAL-3*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-8*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
DAL-9*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement−2
DAL-10*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-11*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-12*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−33 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
FOOD PRODUCTS NOT INTENDED FOR RESALE ON SHELVES (VOLUNTARILY REMOVED)
DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-4*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL AND SEAT (RESTROOM)

Base deductions−8 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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