What is Rainbow Ice Cream Shop's health inspection score?

Rainbow Ice Cream Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rainbow Ice Cream Shop last inspected?

Rainbow Ice Cream Shop was last inspected on April 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rainbow Ice Cream Shop have?

Rainbow Ice Cream Shop has 35 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rainbow Ice Cream Shop safe to eat at?

Rainbow Ice Cream Shop has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rainbow Ice Cream Shop serve?

Rainbow Ice Cream Shop serves Dessert cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rainbow Ice Cream Shop

Name: Rainbow Ice Cream Shop
Address: 3446 WEBB CHAPEL EXT #A, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 45

3446 WEBB CHAPEL EXT #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/5/2023

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Dessert•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #320 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 22% of dessert restaurants

Unknown

5 inspections

Last: Apr 5, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

37 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

3446 WEBB CHAPEL EXT #A, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cheese @ room temperature (70 F)
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside dirty microwave
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not use hand wash sink for other purposes (getting water for food container)
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed gnats under equipment and no pest control record
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean dirty venthood
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak on 3-compartment faucet

Base deductions−30 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw ground beef and eggs stored over food and vegetables.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Observed food not datemarked.
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed dead roach.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed personal drink stored on prep table.
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed bag of potatoes stored on the floor.
DAL-6*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed box of paper towels stored on the floor. COS
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty RIC door.
DAL-8*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med5 Basic

10 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5
Observed raw shelled eggs 80.2 degrees F. Must not be allowed to reach temperature above 45 degrees F.
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw bacon over RTE foods. Raw beef over dough.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside RIC.
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label chemical spray bottle
DAL-8*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap−5
Provide 1-inch air gap under 3-compartment sink.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed ice scoop handle in ice.
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed sugar on floor
DAL-6*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Do not re-use sour cream containers.
DAL-9*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Observed dead cockroaches on open glue board. Glue boards must be the covered/enclosed type.
DAL-10*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Dump dirty mop water and hang mop to air dry

Base deductions−35 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed cleaners next to food products

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed using cup as scoop. Observed scoop handle in ice.
DAL-3*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed reusing single-use containers.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean in back (wall, chest freezer lid, etc)

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair holes on walls
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
hand wash sink used to store bags
DAL-4*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
light bulbs not on hood

Base deductions−8 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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