What is RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio)'s health inspection score?

RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) last inspected?

RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) was last inspected on December 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) have?

RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) has 60 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) safe to eat at?

RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) serve?

RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio) serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio)

Name: RJ Forest LN Restaurant Llc (el Pollo Regio)
Address: 3605 FOREST LN, Dallas, 75234
Rating: 59

3605 FOREST LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/5/2023

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0Fair

American•Farmers Branch

Ranked #72 of 129 in Farmers BranchBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 5, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

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

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

3605 FOREST LN, Dallas, TX 75234

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean the ice machine

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair/replace celling tiles
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor throughout the kitchen

Base deductions−9 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food items 6 inches off the ground
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wiping cloths in the sanitizer bucket
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies in the kitchen area
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handlers certificate for employees
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
store utensils properly

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed large mixing utensil inside of hand sink
DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace light over food prep area-kitchen
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Encrusted grease build-up at the side of the grill- cook line
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
All ready-to-eat foods/sauces in the WIC must be dated with a used by date
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk ingredients
DAL-7*45 Floor contruction requirements−2
Observed standing water at floor drain underneath RIC (cook line)- water must drain properly

Base deductions−17 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-5*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Cooler tempt observed at 50F
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Clogged floor drain and hand sink faucet
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of microwave

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair faucet at hand sink
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-4*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register food manager certification with the city of Dallas

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of microwave

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies observed.
DAL-3*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Chicken held at 131F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometer in hot box
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
grilled chicken held at 61F. Maintain at 41F or below

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
chicken measured at 48 degrees F in the cooler right below the ovens
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
rice measured at 125 degrees F
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
observed an employee mop the floor,while wearing gloves, and then went to wash her hands with her gloves still on. Remove the gloves and attempt to don a new pair of gloves.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
appears to be a mold like substance on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler; dust accumulation as well
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
unlabeled containers of food
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM with the City of Dallas must be onsite
DAL-8*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
cooler right below the oven is measuring 52 degrees F; one of the warmers up front was set at 125 degrees F; there was rice inside

Base deductions−28 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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