What is RJ Mexican Cuisine's health inspection score?

RJ Mexican Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was RJ Mexican Cuisine last inspected?

RJ Mexican Cuisine was last inspected on February 15, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does RJ Mexican Cuisine have?

RJ Mexican Cuisine has 62 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is RJ Mexican Cuisine safe to eat at?

RJ Mexican Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

RJ Mexican Cuisine

Name: RJ Mexican Cuisine
Address: 1701 N MARKET ST #102, Dallas, 75202
Rating: 70

1701 N MARKET ST #102, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/15/2023

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Downtown

Ranked #470 of 1000 in Downtown

Unknown

8 inspections

Last: Feb 15, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

38 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

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

-30

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

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

1701 N MARKET ST #102, Dallas, TX 75202

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Jul 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Feb 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
3 CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OBSERVED STORED IN THE HANDSINK

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
HANDSINK IN DISH PIT BEING USED AS A DUMP/RINSE SINK
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPAIR WIC- WIC BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE, EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE OPERATIONAL AND UTILIZED FOR INTENT PURPOSES ONLY. RIC UNDER GRILL NOT WORKING REMOVE SHELF LINERS FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEES EATING ON PREP TABLE WITH PERSONAL BEVERAGE ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARD.
DAL-5*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
SEAL ALL HANDSINKS AND STATIONARY EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL PROPERLY. PATCH HOLES IN FRP WALLS THROUGHOUT BOH WHERE NEEDED
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT SHELVES

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination−5
ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IS COVERED AND SEALED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD ASSEMBLY AT 3CS

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
NOT STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, FOUND 2 KNIVES
DAL-6*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL BOTTLES OF SAUCES AND LIQUIDS
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
VERY DIRTY

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination−5
P0ROVIDE LIDS ON CONTAINERS IN WIC TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT COLD WATER FAUCET HEAD

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
GNATS AND FLIES IN BOK
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
PLEASE REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
CANT BE USED FOR DUMPING PRODUCTS
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
PLASTIC LIDS NEED REPLACING
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL BEANS IN BULK WHITE CONTAINER
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN INSIDE RIC
DAL-10*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
THE FILTERS
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
NEEDED AT BAR

Base deductions−28 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT 2 COMP SINK

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED BY THE COD
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
CANT BE USED TO DUMP COFFEE
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified−2
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FAN COVERS
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE DOOR GASKETS, CLEAN RIC
DAL-8*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
GUAC AT 50F AND PICO AT 52F
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
GREASE TRAP IS BEHIND AS OF 01/20/2020

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
used for dumping drinks and ice
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
cant be used under cutting boards
DAL-3*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
holes in the wall sealed with mesh material.
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
knives must be stored in appropriate place when not in use.
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
sauce in the WIC must be covered at all times on bulk.
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
NOTICED GNATS

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SEE MEASURED OBSERVATIONS
DAL-2*12 Report Sickness−5
EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT (PROVIDED)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
EXPIRED
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
OBTAIN
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
BAR HAND SINK
DAL-6*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
GASKETS NEED REPLACING
DAL-7*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
KNIVES
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
BOTTLES OF SAUCES
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VENTS
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
FLOORS NEED REPAIR, OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE CEILING
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SALSA 46 DEGREE F, CREAM 52 DEGREE F, CHORIZO 50 DEGREE F
DAL-6*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
MOLDED BERRIES IN WIC

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
INSIDE BEER COOLER, STORING TCS PRODUCTS
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
ITEMS IN COOLER PAST USE BY DATE (7/23)
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
RIC AMBIENT TEMP 50 DEGREE F
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
AT ALL HAND SINKS

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−11 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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