What is North Italia's health inspection score?

North Italia has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was North Italia last inspected?

North Italia was last inspected on May 8, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does North Italia have?

North Italia has 45 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is North Italia safe to eat at?

North Italia has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does North Italia serve?

North Italia serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

North Italia

Name: North Italia
Address: 2301 N AKARD ST #280, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 54

2301 N AKARD ST #280, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/8/2023

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Italian•Downtown

Ranked #770 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 50% of italian restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: May 8, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 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

2301 N AKARD ST #280, Dallas, TX 75201

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Sep 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

9 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
observed sanitizer in green bucket without proper label

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
employee beverage observed on shelf next to blender
DAL-3*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
maintain coffee filters in plastic bag or other protective means while not in use
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label all dry ingredient bins with common name

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
STILL LEAKING FAUCET HEAD ASSEMBLY

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-3*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified−2
CLEAN GUNS
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NEED FOOD HANDLER CARDS

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 76

4 Med9 Basic

13 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
PROPERLY STORE FOOD
DAL-2*14 Gloves single use−5
CLEAN HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE USE
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
FAUCET HEAD ASSEMBLY LEAKING
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NEED CURRENT RECORDS

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NEED TO REGISTER WITH THE CITY
DAL-6*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
GNATS PRESENT
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
BLOCKED
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
NEEDED FOR STAFF
DAL-9*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
BOX OF CORN ON THE FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-11*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
CLEAR CONTAINER
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR
DAL-13*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
WALLS NEED REPAIRING

Base deductions−38 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAK AT 3CS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER WITH COD
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DONT BLOCK SINK
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON RIC NEAR PIZZA STATION
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN INTERIOR OF RIC AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
HEALTH NOTICE

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
3CS LEAKING AT FAUCET HEADS

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
MUST BE 6IN OFF GROUND
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DOOR GASKETS VENTS IN WIC
DAL-4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FRUIT FLIES BY THE BACK DOOR

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN VENTS OVER PREP STATION

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
apply weatherstripping to bottom of door to keep pests and rodents out
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
must be 6 inches off the ground
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
change out burnt bulb
DAL-4*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
clean vents over prep area

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS OVER RTE PRODUCT, RAW GROUND BEEF OVER MILK PRODUCT
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
FOR SANITIZER BUCKET AT BAR

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*29 Warewashing machines thermometer in wash tank−2
SERVICE WASH GUAGE-SERVICE
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
AT HAND SINK AT BAR
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
FLOURS IN CONTAINER FOR PIZZA
DAL-7*24 Shellstock tags not commingled−2
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−25 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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