What is Playwright Irish Pub's health inspection score?

Playwright Irish Pub has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Playwright Irish Pub last inspected?

Playwright Irish Pub was last inspected on May 9, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Playwright Irish Pub have?

Playwright Irish Pub has 46 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Playwright Irish Pub safe to eat at?

Playwright Irish Pub has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Playwright Irish Pub

Name: Playwright Irish Pub
Address: 1722 ROUTH ST #102, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 66

1722 ROUTH ST #102, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/9/2023

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Downtown

Ranked #608 of 1000 in Downtown

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 9, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 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

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

2 intermediate

10 basic

Dec

Jul 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Jun 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-3*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
Repair damaged cooler gaskets
DAL-4*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FILTER

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FLIES IN THE BAR
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NEED FOOD PERMIT
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DO NOT POUR FOOD INTO HAND SINK
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
NEED CONTAINER FOR FRUIT IN BAR AREA
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
RESEAL OUTER DOOR
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
NEEDED

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean fan covers, door gaskets
DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
fruit flies
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
door gasket on fridge by salad station
DAL-4*47 Health permit posted−2
NEED COPY OF HEALTH PERMIT POSTED

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
found moldy potatoes and 3 dented cans
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
minimum temp of solution was at 0

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2
provide biohazard kit for staff or SOP
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
store knives correctly and not in between equipment.
DAL-7*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
bottles on line
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
change out burnt bulb
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
post notice of current health inspection (provided a copy)
DAL-10*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
VEGGIES

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Dishwasher didn't have chlorine solution measured at 0 ppm, no solution in bucket.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Found can of butane fuel on prep line near food.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
Date marking exceeded the 7 days.
DAL-4*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Dirty interior of ice machine.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
Observed damp towels must be kept in sanitizing bucket at all times when not in use.
DAL-6*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
Dirty intake vents noticed in women's restrooms.

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW BACON IN RIC
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-7*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN
DAL-10*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
COFFEE FILTERS
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-12*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−30 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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