What is Restaurante EL Salvadoreno's health inspection score?

Restaurante EL Salvadoreno has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Restaurante EL Salvadoreno last inspected?

Restaurante EL Salvadoreno was last inspected on December 15, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Restaurante EL Salvadoreno have?

Restaurante EL Salvadoreno has 35 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Restaurante EL Salvadoreno safe to eat at?

Restaurante EL Salvadoreno has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Restaurante EL Salvadoreno

Name: Restaurante EL Salvadoreno
Address: 8414 DENTON DR, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 62

8414 DENTON DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/15/2021

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Ranked #174 of 396 in Love Field

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2021

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

53 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 59/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (62/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

8414 DENTON DR, Dallas, TX 75235

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Dec 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty ice machine.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days. Name, prep date, and expiration date.
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed ladle stored in food container.
DAL-4*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage in the men's restroom.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chlorine sanitizer in bucket labeled as detergent.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed bucket in hand sink. Use for hand wash only.
DAL-3*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed damp paper towels lining bottom of cooler.
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed scoop handles in ice and sugar.

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 20

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
Observed sanitizer bucket <10 ppm
DAL-2*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket >100 ppm Cl

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement−2
Observed washing/sanitizing at same time in one sink compartment. Set up 3-comp sink to wash, rinse, sanitize.
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed missing RIC panel, damaged freezer chest lid.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed damaged RFP on wall. Seal sinks to wall. Observed damaged floor.
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw eggs over RTE
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label sanitizer bucket

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed scoop handles in product
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sink to wall.
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed sanitizer bucket 10 ppm Chlorine
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label spray bottle and sanitizer bucket

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Obtain food handler cards
DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark prepared foods for no more than 7 days.
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed objects in hand sink
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed wall near hand sink dirty, dirty outside of spray bottle, standing water on floor in back storage.
DAL-7*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed−2
Observed wet cardboard on shelf
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal sinks to wall, replace damaged ceiling tiles
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

Base deductions−24 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2

Base deductions−15 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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