What is Neveria LA Mexicana's health inspection score?

Neveria LA Mexicana 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 Neveria LA Mexicana last inspected?

Neveria LA Mexicana was last inspected on January 30, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Neveria LA Mexicana have?

Neveria LA Mexicana has 82 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Neveria LA Mexicana safe to eat at?

Neveria LA Mexicana has a safety score of 36/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Neveria LA Mexicana serve?

Neveria LA Mexicana serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Neveria LA Mexicana

Name: Neveria LA Mexicana
Address: 1322 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 36

1322 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/30/2024

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0Poor

American•Oak Cliff

Ranked #352 of 400 in Oak CliffBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 30, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

11.7

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

10x

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-23 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

1322 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas, TX 75208

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Nov

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

6 Routine1 Follow-up

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap ticket available, must be cleaned every 90 days

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no CFM onsire.
DAL-3*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
pest control tickets not onsite
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date marked all prepared food and foods must be removed from original package
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
supply all hand sinks with paper towels
DAL-6*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
dispose of damaged lids and utensils
DAL-7*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed holes on walls, dead pest and live pest in drains. remove harboring conditions
DAL-8*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store sanitizer buckets off floor
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food container 6" off floor
DAL-10*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
store in-use scoops in running water or store in food.
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean vent hood, walls and floors
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged walls and ceiling.
DAL-13*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing december grease trap cleaning.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm not onsite at time of inspection
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide a food thermometer.
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
missing paper towels at hand sink, provide.
DAL-5*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
wood shelves are damaged and not easily cleanable.
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed rat droppings throughout establishment and fruit flies in kitchen, remove harboring conditions.
DAL-7*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
ice scoop in still water(have in running water)
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floors.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair holes on walls an exposed areas(opened gaps)
DAL-10*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
repair leak observed at 3 comp sink.
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post consumer health sign stating "most recent health report is available upon request"

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
observed large leak coming from hand sink, REPAIR.
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
observed yellow toxic spray bottle with no label, LABEL.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Post sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN SEALS OF ALL REACH IN FREEZER, SMALL TRACES OF GRIME OBSERVED.
DAL-3*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
observed dead pest on light shields and on windows, remove and clean.
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed some containers of food in reach in cooler not covered.
DAL-6*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
observed food in reach in cooler not date marked, date marked food that has been prepared, removed from original containers or sliced.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloths used as mat underneath cutting boards. do not use wet cloths as cutting boards.
DAL-8*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner−2
observed equipment and single service items scattered.
DAL-10*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
magnetic knife rack has build up of rust, clean or replace.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-9*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. change every 2-4 hours.
DAL-11*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed eggs stored above RTE food in reach in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
observed multiple dead pest inside of light shields. remove.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed peeling paint on roof, observed water damaged ceiling tile, observed hole on wall located next to not in use walk in cooler. observed frp wall bowing. REPAIR.
DAL-3*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
observed ice cream made and distributed by establishment without food label.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Employees working in ice cream distribution did not have Texas Food Handler cards on hand. provide.
DAL-5*37 Food, utensils and equipment in locker room−2
observed food ingredients and utensils in employee locker room.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on walls, grime on ceiling, grime on floors.
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
observed establishment using utensils without handle, use handle utensils to prevent contamination.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed squeeze bottles and shakers with food ingredients that have been removed from original package. label.
DAL-10*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
no available test strips to check sanitizer solution, provide.
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wet cloth stored on food contact surface. store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-13*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 77

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
large leak coming from hand sink, repair.
DAL-2*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
hot shot spray bottles found in storage room, remove all home use pesticides from establishment.
DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer at 10 PPM, change every 2-4 hours.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
chipped utensils found in storage bins, replace.
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
missing bottom plates of reach in coolers, provide to prevent harboring conditions.
DAL-6*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
falling cove based observed in main production kitchen, repair.
DAL-7*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
holes on frp walls, food particle on floor. remove all harboring conditions.
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels at all hand sinks. missing disposable towels at hand sink located in main production kitchen.
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign in women restroom.
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label all container of food that contain food that is not easily identifiable
DAL-11*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
food date marked from November and September found in reach in cooler, properly dispose of food after it has surpassed commercial or establishment use by date.
DAL-12*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floors, corner, underneath equipment, and inside cold hold equipments.
DAL-13*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
wrappers of ice cream bars found un winded. keep winded to prevent potential contamination.
DAL-14*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
missing shield in back storage.

Base deductions−37 pts

Dec 18

Follow-up InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
eggs at top shelf must be at lower shelving to avoid cross contamination
DAL-3*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
popsicles utensils at floor level and expose to dust and contamination utensils must be keep clean and storage out the floor must be maintain free of dust and contamination
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
missing food handler cards
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held−2
expired dates emulsifies products must be remove to avoid cross contamination
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 73

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination−5
DAL-2*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
DAL-3*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth−5
DAL-4*17 Toxic materials/ lubricants−5

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-8*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
DAL-9*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
DAL-10*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-11*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
DAL-12*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-13*44 Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning−2
DAL-14*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions−2
DAL-15*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2

Base deductions−42 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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