What is Records Bbq's health inspection score?

Records Bbq has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Records Bbq last inspected?

Records Bbq was last inspected on December 3, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Records Bbq have?

Records Bbq has 60 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Records Bbq safe to eat at?

Records Bbq has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Records Bbq serve?

Records Bbq serves BBQ cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Records Bbq

Name: Records Bbq
Address: 2405 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 52

2405 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/3/2023

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BBQ•South Dallas

Ranked #349 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 29% of bbq restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

17x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 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

+9 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

2405 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75216

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Feb 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK
DAL-5*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean blade of can opener
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical spray bottles with their contents
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No current grease trap manifest

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size−2
Repair screen door>observed large holes allowing easy access to establishment
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean vent hood/intake by smoker>excess build-up o dust/smoke
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix hole in electrical/room where breakers inside
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
Health permit not posted
DAL-8*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
RFSM expired

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RENEW REGISTER FOOD MANGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF LINER AND UNDER STRYOFOAM CONTAINERS. REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON RIC UNITS WHERE NEEDED
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO CLOSE OPEN GAPS ON BOTTOM AND SIDE
DAL-5*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
SEAL HAND SINK TO WALL PROPERLY.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-7*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener and holder observed with product debris/accumulation
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leak observed at mop sink

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
Provide common name labels on food containers, dry ingredient bins
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
food splatter and dust accumulation observed on FRP walls above 3 compartment sink over prep tables and shelving.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal handsink to wall properly. Repair/replace missing and damaged FRP walls and covering where needed bolt Paten holes in walls.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Renew food manager registration with the city of dallas
DAL-7*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Remove all absorbent wood/plywood surfaces being used on shelving. Rolling carts and dunnage racks and in between containers of product inside WIC. Discontinue use of plastic containers that were initially used to transport brisket to store product and dry goods. Replace with approved/commercial grade plastic/material.
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
Dispose of mop water (x2)
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Maintain moist wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets when not in use. Observed on prep tables and cutting boards.

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT USE CARDBOARD
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-6*45 Floor contruction requirements−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc−5
LACK OF HANDWASHING AFTER DRINKING
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
LINKS 111*F, BRISKET 120*F IN HHU
DAL-10*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE WOOD DIVIDERS IN WIC ;
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR ALL FLOORS AND WALL
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA; PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMERS ITEMS
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-8*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
LACK OF DATE MARKING IN WIC
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−31 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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