What is Pollo Fiesta's health inspection score?

Pollo Fiesta has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pollo Fiesta last inspected?

Pollo Fiesta was last inspected on December 23, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pollo Fiesta have?

Pollo Fiesta has 86 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pollo Fiesta safe to eat at?

Pollo Fiesta has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Pollo Fiesta

Name: Pollo Fiesta
Address: 903 S HAMPTON RD, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 47

903 S HAMPTON RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/23/2023

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Oak Cliff

Ranked #303 of 400 in Oak Cliff

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 23, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

903 S HAMPTON RD, Dallas, TX 75208

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Jan 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label spray bottle that has toxic chemicals

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
replace damaged gaskets of prep ric
DAL-3*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
cover spoons and forks
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean surface of equipments
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean vents
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair loose frp walls and falling ceiling tile
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
post

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
OBSERVED FOOD IN PRE RIC: DICED TOMATO 49.4, SLICED TOMATO 50.8f, SHREDDED CHICKEN 54.9F. PLACE ALL FOOD IN WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE IF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHITE ICE GUARD.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
PREP REACH IN COOLER OBSERVED AT 60F. REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED HEAVY AMOUNTS OF SYRUP ON FLOOR OF BACK STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF BACK ROOM WITH COKE SYRUP. CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
observed spray bottle without label, contained purple liquid.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed soil build up on ice guard of ice machine, clean and sanitize.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide available paper towels at hand sink next to 3 comp sink.
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
provide tight seal for back exterior door, clean up heavy syrup build up underneath coke rack.
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
soil build up on wire storage shelves, clean
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
dust on ceiling tiles, dust on fans of wic, grime on walls, clean.
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust build up on intake vents.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed damaged cabinets and holes on walls, repair.
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED GRIME/SOIL BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
OBSERVED EGGS STORED ABOVE PRODUCE, ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed multiple water damage ceiling tiles, and loose FRP walls, REPAIR.
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN MENS RESTROOM. PROVIDE.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, ON GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED HEAVY COKE SYRUP BUILD UP IN BACK STORAGE ROOM.
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM COKE SYRUP PIPES, REPAIR.
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
OBSERVED COOLING FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED, COVER.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-12*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed egg stored above RTE food and produce. store properly to prevent cross contamination.

Basic (12)

−24 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*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed heavy dust build up on intake vents throughout kitchen, clean.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed water damaged ceiling tiles in dinning area, observed peeling FRP wall below hand sink, observed air vent with peeling vent. REPAIR
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
heavy grime build up on wire storage shelves in Walk in cooler and on fan of walk in cooler, on surfaces of equipment, on gaskets of reach in coolers, on cabinets and on large storage containers. CLEAN.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
food debris on floors, loose walls and coke syrup build up, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed squeeze bottles with water not labeled. LABEL.
DAL-7*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
observed lids of single service cups stored in containers that have grime build up, clean storage area.
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wet cloths stored on food contact surface, store in sanitizer buckets when not in use.
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink, HAND SINK IS FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY.
DAL-10*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
handle of scoop used in saltNpepper container was observed touching spice. keep handle upright.
DAL-11*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
work station has peeling paint vent above, work in area that prevent contamination of food.
DAL-13*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Employees working handling food must obtain Texas Food Handler cards.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed carton of eggs stored above produce in walk in cooler, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed dust build up on string lights, on top of equipment, on single service cup stand next to drive thru window
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand wash sign, provide.
DAL-3*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking−2
observed restock mixer with bean residue, clean and sanitize throughly before restocking
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed containers with spice not labeled with name of spice; labeled food that has been removed from original container.
DAL-5*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed two spatulas that were damaged, replace to prevent contamination.
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
observed flautas thawing at room temperature, thaw overnight in RIC
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed cooling chicken left uncovered.
DAL-9*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed intake vents covered in dust, clean.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken in non functioning hot hold equipment below 135F, observed at 110F; reheat to 135F on grill an maintain on grill.
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs stored above fresh produce in WIC, arrange properly
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
spray bottles with cleaner and sanitizer not labeled.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
establishment only hot hold equipment not functioning.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloth on cutting board and underneath two underneath cutting board.
DAL-6*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
handle touching food, restock properly.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label squeeze bottles with common name of food.
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on walls, clean.
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide CH sign.

Base deductions−27 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
salsa at 64.3F in salsa bar. green salsa at 62.4F at salsa bar. dispose of food that is station inside of salsa bar.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th−2
salsa in white prep packed containers stored in ice chest, ice waste water is flooding containers. remove and store food in mechanical refrigeration.
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Employees working in kitchen without Texas Food Handler cards, provide.
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
lights in dry storage room are not shielded, provide shield.
DAL-5*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
ice bin splash guard has small traces of grime, clean.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean behind equipment and underneath grill station.
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marks for flan and chocolate cakes stored in prepackaged product.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
zero concentration at sanitizer bucket must be have 100 ppm at sanitizer bucket chlorine concentration
DAL-7*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and soils residues kitchen area must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
sanitizer bucket missing proper labeling at containers must be have proper labels at containers

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
WI door rust and oxidize must be repair to proper condition shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be repair to proper condition
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on food containers must be have date mark on all food containers
DAL-3*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
main vent hood dirty with grease drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors with food debris, soils accumulations and grease deposits must be clean to avoid contamination walls and ceiling on all areas with soils accumulations, dust and spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination floors behind equipment dirty must be clean to avoid contamination
DAL-8*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
recycle containers use as food containers must be use commercial approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food containers at floor level must be out 6 inches of floor level to avoid cross contamination
DAL-11*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
missing sanitizing solutions at 3c sink must be have sanitizing solution at 3c sink 50 ppm chlorine concentration sanitizer bucket 100 ppm chlorine concentration

Base deductions−31 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
front service area food containers and bags without proper labeling PIC must be ensure employees label all food containers with common names
DAL-2*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units and front area all food containers must be have date marking
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
lights not working properly at prep area must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-5*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
using not approved commercial containers as food containers must be an approved and proper commercial food containers to avoid chemical contamination
DAL-6*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions−2
walls and ceiling dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean all walls and ceiling to avoid cross contamination light shields dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Base deductions−12 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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