What is Pop Factory's health inspection score?

Pop Factory has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pop Factory last inspected?

Pop Factory was last inspected on February 22, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pop Factory have?

Pop Factory has 22 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pop Factory safe to eat at?

Pop Factory has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pop Factory serve?

Pop Factory serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pop Factory

Name: Pop Factory
Address: 3700 MCKINNEY AVE #144, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 57

3700 MCKINNEY AVE #144, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/22/2024

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0Fair

American•Oak Lawn

Ranked #205 of 311 in Oak LawnBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Feb 22, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-17 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.

Location

3700 MCKINNEY AVE #144, Dallas, TX 75219

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug

Sep 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Store cookie dough under refrigeration, 41 F or lower
DAL-2*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se−5
Sanitizer utensil after washing
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide Grease Trap Service every 3 months

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide Chlorine test strips for bleach sanitizer
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Store utensils/spoons upside down
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide a lid to trash in restroom

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Employee must provide food handlers
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
Must provide pest control records

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must have register food manager on site during serving hours
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Must have a valid food handler
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Must have a covered trash can in the restroom

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
EGG WHITE EXPIRED AUGUST

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
RESTROOM
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
WEAR FACE COVERING AT ALL TIMES
DAL-6*45 First Aid−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2
Person in charge did not provide: 1. Guidance for bodily fluid procedure or bodily fluid kit. 2. No employee sickness plan.
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Store all food products off the ground by 6 inches.
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Equipment stored in bathroom, please find another place for storage.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty intake vents. (women's restroom).
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
Obtain first aid kit.

Base deductions−10 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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