What is Rex's Seafood's health inspection score?

Rex's Seafood has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rex's Seafood last inspected?

Rex's Seafood was last inspected on February 1, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rex's Seafood have?

Rex's Seafood has 56 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rex's Seafood safe to eat at?

Rex's Seafood has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rex's Seafood serve?

Rex's Seafood serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rex's Seafood

Name: Rex's Seafood
Address: 6713 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75225
Rating: 56

6713 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/1/2024

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Seafood•Dallas

Ranked #713 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 66% of seafood restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 1, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

27 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 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

-1 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

6713 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75225

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label toxic chemical spray bottles

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean the interior of the reach in freezer, clean the gaskets
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark items in the walk in cooler/reach in cooler after 24 hours of being in there and discard within 7 days
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels for hand sink at bar area
DAL-6*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
provide label for packaged food for sale

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
provide lids for containers in WIC/RIC
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark items that have been in the RIC/WIC for more than 24 hours; discard after 7 days
DAL-3*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label bulk containers
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label squeeze bottles

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under 3 com sink

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
edges on wall
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in women restroom
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, freezers inside
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gaps on doors
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards expired on 1/21/2023

Base deductions−21 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-2*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-3*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulb

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Discard dented cans
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Replace missing filter
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Do not eat at prep area
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Tray stored in hand sink

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Keep interior of ice maker clean
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw chicken over crawfish
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-2*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulb of venthood
DAL-4*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Replace missing vent hood filter

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide quat test strips
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-6*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained−2
DAL-7*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of freezer

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Shredded cheese observed at 47F. Maintain at 41F or below
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener blade

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−18 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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