What is Palapas Seafood Bar's health inspection score?

Palapas Seafood Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Palapas Seafood Bar last inspected?

Palapas Seafood Bar was last inspected on March 17, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Palapas Seafood Bar have?

Palapas Seafood Bar has 40 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Palapas Seafood Bar safe to eat at?

Palapas Seafood Bar has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Palapas Seafood Bar

Name: Palapas Seafood Bar
Address: 1418 GREENVILLE AVE, Dallas, 75206
Rating: 67

1418 GREENVILLE AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/17/2023

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Ranked #167 of 472 in Greenville

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 17, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

39 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

17x

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

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

4 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Mar 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM expired. Register at dallascityhall.com.
DAL-2*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
Call Consumer Health office at 214-670-8083 to change name on permit.
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed gaps at front and back doors.
DAL-4*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage in kitchen and women's restroom.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed non-original chemical bottle with no common name labeled

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Observed personal drink stored in ice where oysters are stored keep separate from food product (personal food)
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Observed thawing shrimp with no running water
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair cracked glass on RIC
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair light under venthood & closet light
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Post 'handwash sign' in women's restroom and 'choking poster' sign up for public view

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med3 Basic

8 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
G. ONIONS 43.7, GUACAMOLE 43.4, VEGGIES 44.2, PICO DE GALLO 45.5,CUBE CHICKEN SALAD 42.9 7 & SALA 46.7
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
HAND SANITIZER STORED WITH FOOD
DAL-5*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE( INSIDE )
DAL-8*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
P. STREAK 121.7 & G. CHICKEN 126.9f

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
DAL-4*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping−2
MAINTAIN SHELL FISH TAGS WITH THE SELL BY DATE
DAL-7*37 Food, utensils and equip under water line−2
FOOD STORED UNDER AND NEXT TO WATER LINE

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-5*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Discontinue unapproved pest control ( RAID)
DAL-7*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
hot < 110F within 20 sec (warning)
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean RIC(s)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
DAL-3*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping−2
maintain shell fish tag on container
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on duty/ expired 12/2018
DAL-10*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
improper thawing of seafood

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
c. steak 86.2, s. onion 73.1F, guacamole , cole slaw 54.8f & pico de gallo 52.5
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label all toxics spray bottles
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
cross contamination by arrangement raw meat stored with RTE foods
DAL-10*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
no date marking on prepared foods

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Lack of adequate refrigeration Drinks and prepackaged items only!!
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on duty during inspection
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks in prep area stored with food
DAL-7*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
equipment improperly stored on floor
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment

Base deductions−32 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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