What is Pollos LA Pullita IV's health inspection score?

Pollos LA Pullita IV has a SafeDine safety score of 12 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pollos LA Pullita IV last inspected?

Pollos LA Pullita IV was last inspected on February 22, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pollos LA Pullita IV have?

Pollos LA Pullita IV has 49 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pollos LA Pullita IV safe to eat at?

Pollos LA Pullita IV has a safety score of 12/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pollos LA Pullita IV serve?

Pollos LA Pullita IV serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pollos LA Pullita IV

Name: Pollos LA Pullita IV
Address: 3071 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 12

3071 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/22/2024

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American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #388 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Feb 22, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.3

Avg Violations

26 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-88

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-27 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-18 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

3071 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

9 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

1 inspections

7 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 70

7 Med6 Basic

13 total

53/100inspection score

−47 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed beef @ 46.1 F, tripa @ 64.4 F and 45.8 F
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ−5
Prepare raw chicken and raw steak in different areas (observed touching on same prep table)
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed mold inside ice machine
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-5*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Observed employee bare hand contact cilantro, onion, and lime for serving
DAL-6*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Do not store advil over horchata buckets
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed major leaks on 3-comp sink faucet

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide Food Manager during all hours of operation
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items in hand wash sink
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
seal gaps @ backdoor (underneath)
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty RIC/WIC gaskets
DAL-13*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−47 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
observed raw eggs @ 62.5 F, pico de gallo @ 47.8 F
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Provide back flow prevention device for all water hose connections on faucets on sink
DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
observed no sanitizer in sanitizer bucket (0 ppm Qt)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
ConsumerHealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com (Last Warning)
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide at every hand wash station
DAL-7*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-8*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Do not reuse single use articles (sour cream container for cheese)
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors throughout restaurant
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean wall by 3-comp sink and WIC gaskets
DAL-11*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair light under venthood

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
keep cold hold food at 41 F or lower at all times. Observed pcio de gallo at 46.6 F after hours
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean dirty ice machine (mold)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand ash only sink
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed gnats in kitchen
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed employee eating in food prep areas
DAL-7*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-8*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed handles of scoop touching dry ingredients
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair light under venthood
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leaks from ceiling in kitchen area, cashier counter. repair stereo hanging from ceiling (dining area)
DAL-11*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 74

5 Med9 Basic

14 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Maintain all RTE, TCS food product in cold holding at 41 F or lower at all times (pico de gallo 57.3 F, avocado salsa 55 F)
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw eggs above food product in WIC
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine (mold), inside microwave (dirty)
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-5*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Quat sanitizer in sanitizer bucket too high and used for sanitizing equipment (>400ppm)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide food handlers on site for all employees
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee eating and drinking in prep area
DAL-9*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Sanitizer bucket on floor
DAL-10*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Observed absorbent material used in RIC that was wet (kitchen cloth)
DAL-11*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair lights in venthood system
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak under 3-compartment sink in kitchen
DAL-13*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-14*47 Other Violations−2
Post 'choking poster,' 'no smoking,' and 'inspection report available' signs for public view

Base deductions−43 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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