What is Primo's Uptown's health inspection score?

Primo's Uptown 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 Primo's Uptown last inspected?

Primo's Uptown was last inspected on March 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Primo's Uptown have?

Primo's Uptown has 33 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Primo's Uptown safe to eat at?

Primo's Uptown has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Primo's Uptown

Name: Primo's Uptown
Address: 3309 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 59

3309 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/22/2023

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Uptown

Ranked #543 of 751 in Uptown

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 22, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

39 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

11x

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

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Mar 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide updated liquid waste manifest upon request

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-4*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Fruit flies observed
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Ice machine interior soiled
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
dishwasher sanitizer at 0 ppm
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap ticket unavailable

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloth left on food prep surface
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Utensil with not handle used as scoop in bulk foods
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM holder not available

Base deductions−23 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Dishwasher at 0ppm sanitizer
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Cleaning chemicals next to food / utensils

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
Must have food permit displayed
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Utensils ( drinking cups) must be kept 6 inches above the floor
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair drip from ceiling / hole in wall at dish pit

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean soda guns and soda gun holders, tray under microwave , side of the grill
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
cut avocado on top of cut jalapenos cut lemons mixed in with whole cross contamination

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
need strips for smart power dishwasher
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
handsink blocked

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Remove stains in the ice machine
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Create a 1 inch air gap for drain at the bar

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
WIC door must self close
DAL-4*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Cover all foods in the RIC and WIC to prevent contamination
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean non-food contact surfaces of debris and stains (equipment, walls, dust)
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
The person in charge needs to obtain a registered food service manager's certificate

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean can opener blade and inside ice machine.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
Remove protective film form prep table.

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

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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