What is Restaurante EL Viajero's health inspection score?

Restaurante EL Viajero has a SafeDine safety score of 44 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 Viajero last inspected?

Restaurante EL Viajero was last inspected on February 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Restaurante EL Viajero have?

Restaurante EL Viajero has 78 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Restaurante EL Viajero safe to eat at?

Restaurante EL Viajero has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Restaurante EL Viajero serve?

Restaurante EL Viajero serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Restaurante EL Viajero

Name: Restaurante EL Viajero
Address: 9516 WEBB CHAPEL RD, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 44

9516 WEBB CHAPEL RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/8/2024

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American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #336 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 8, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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

9516 WEBB CHAPEL RD, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
raw bacon cannot be above ready to eat food (cheese, hot dogs)
DAL-6*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
cannot have medicine in the kitchen

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Provide covers/lids and containers for food items in the reach in cooler
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean interior and exterior of equipment
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark all food items in the reach in cooler
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide a covered trash can for womens restroom
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide an employee hand wash sign for restroom

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
use hand sink for hand washing only
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean inside of Reach in cooler, clean vent hood, clean equipment
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark items in the reach in cooler and use within 7 days
DAL-4*41 Food identity and accurate representation−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide employee hand wash sign for restroom

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Provide cleaning for the coolers, all food containers, prep area
DAL-6*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
No paper towel allow to wrap tortilla and chip
DAL-7*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw chicken store next to cooked and raw meat
DAL-9*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed bleach bottle store next to cookwares

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
Drain out the mopping basket and store at design area
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Provide date marking for all the food containers in the RIC
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
sanitizer bucket in the hand sink
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Provide cover/lid for all food containers in the RIC
DAL-10*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
No newspaper allow under the utensils, containers, cookware

Base deductions−32 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside reach in coolers, and other food contact surfaces
DAL-7*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
In freezer
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-3*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
DAL-5*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-11*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of ice maker, interior of freezer
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Hand sink faucet

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Remoove/discard unnecessary items
DAL-3*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Freezer glass door
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Cooler gaskets
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
In restroom

Base deductions−30 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Inside microwave
DAL-4*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Bucket sanitizer solution conc. too strong

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Discard or remove unnecessary articles form establishment
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of ice machine, Interior of coolers
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-4*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−21 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of microwave
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Beans not maintained at 135F or above
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw meat over cooked food in cooler

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
utensils in hand sink. waste water drain lines through hand sink
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
cup of coffee on clean cutting board

Base deductions−25 pts

May 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, can opener, cooler (standing water, freezer, cooler)
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean equipment, tables
DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
obtain food handler certificate
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink bottle stored on top of spices
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
floor tiles, ceiling tiles, walls edges, repair handles on hand wash sink

Base deductions−22 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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