What is Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe's health inspection score?

Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe last inspected?

Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe was last inspected on November 16, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe have?

Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe has 43 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe safe to eat at?

Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe serve?

Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe

Name: Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe
Address: 2911 ELM ST, Dallas, 75226
Rating: 59

2911 ELM ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/16/2023

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Mexican•Deep Ellum

Ranked #166 of 270 in Deep EllumBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 16, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Oct 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 94'F, SHALL BE AT LEAST 135'F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
DISCARD DAMAGED/WORN OUT UTENSILS
DAL-3*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
SHALL AIR DRY CLEANED UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE INSIDE OF BOTTLE HOLDERS IN THE BAR AREA.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label chemical spray bottles not in original container

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Lapel spray bottles meant/used for food prep with contents
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Renew food handler certificates

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register all food manger certificates with the CIty of Dallas and post in public view.
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Store sanitizer buckets off the floor.
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Remove plastic/tape on new RIC to properly sanitize.
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace broken lights under vent hood.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace broken and missing coving throughout BOH where needed.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation.
DAL-7*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-3*45Floors easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*33 Two-comp. sink-detergent-sanitizer label instruction−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
DAL-6*45Floors easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY CAN OPENER

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY DISH WASHER
DAL-5*45Floors easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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