What is New China Cafe's health inspection score?

New China Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New China Cafe last inspected?

New China Cafe was last inspected on January 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New China Cafe have?

New China Cafe has 47 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New China Cafe safe to eat at?

New China Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

New China Cafe

Name: New China Cafe
Address: 2850 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 76

2850 W DAVIS ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/5/2023

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West Dallas

Ranked #23 of 356 in West Dallas

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 5, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

42 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jan 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Jan 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
replace damaged gasket on RIC door.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
heavy grime build up on perimeter of floors. clean.
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
repost consumer health sign "most recent health report is available upon request"

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
PROVIDE CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGES SHELVES, CLEAN.
DAL-3*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF KITCHEN .

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grease build up on wire shelves, clean. grime build up on gaskets of equipment.
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed cooling food left uncovered, COVER.
DAL-4*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
thermometer of reach in cooler located on the left is damaged, replace.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed sauce uncovered below raw steak, RFSM moved sauce container. arrange food properly to prevent cross contamination.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
observed small black residue on ceiling of inside of ice machine and on ice guard(ice not use for human consumption. clean.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
observed dust build up on ceiling tiles. clean.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed cooling food not covered, cover to prevent contamination.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw shrimp stored above fresh produce in ric, observed raw chicken stored above RTE food in ric. RFSM corrected onsite.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on walls, clean.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed several squeeze bottles with food not labeled with name of contents.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloth not in sanitizer buckets, wet cloths were observed on food contact surfaces. place wet cloth back into sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
reach in freezer has large build up of ice, follow manufacturers defrost procedure.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
reach in freezer has large build up of ice, remove ice to prevent potential contamination of food.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed falling cove base next to service sink.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shrimp on container was stored above cut produce, arrange food properly to avoid contamination
DAL-10*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
bottle of pain killers stored above working food contact surfaces

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
intake vent has heavy grime, clean/
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
frp wall have heavy grime, pipes have heavy grime. floor has heavy grime. clean.
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
heavy grime in between cooking equipment and cold hold units, clean.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
multiple containers of sliced produce and sliced raw protein was stored in reach in cooler without proper date marking.
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
scoop used for rice stored in water container that is at 75F, water must be 135F or above
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed broken floor tiles, repair.
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
most recent health report is available upon request.
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
personal drinks stored above uncovered food in reach in coolers.

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
black residue on ice bin, dispose of ice in ice bin, clean and sanitize ice bin.
DAL-6*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
bottle of pain killers stored above working food contact surfaces.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
missing disposable paper towels in mens and womens restroom.
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
grime on floors. clean food debri.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean all equipment that has build up of grime, clean baseboard of 3 comp sink, clean grime off non food contact surfaces.
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
pots and pans stored upright and collecting dust.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label clear squeeze bottles with common name of contents.
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal coffee drink stored above produce in reach in cooler.

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe−5
using non approved thank you bags as food containers must be have approved food containers to avoid chemical contamination
DAL-6*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
fryers and cooking equipment encrusted with grease accumulations must be remove all grease accumulations from equipment use as -public health control-
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
a/c units vents covers on all areas dirty with soils residues and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-3*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions−2
ceiling, walls and floors behind equipment dirty with soils residues and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination- use as public health control -
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be date mark all food containers on all areas

Base deductions−18 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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