What is Rodriguez Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

Rodriguez Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rodriguez Mexican Grill last inspected?

Rodriguez Mexican Grill was last inspected on February 9, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rodriguez Mexican Grill have?

Rodriguez Mexican Grill has 94 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rodriguez Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

Rodriguez Mexican Grill has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rodriguez Mexican Grill serve?

Rodriguez Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rodriguez Mexican Grill

Name: Rodriguez Mexican Grill
Address: 8009 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 40

8009 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/9/2024

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Mexican•Pleasant Grove

Ranked #275 of 371 in Pleasant GroveBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.4

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-60

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 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

-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

8009 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Nov

May 2021

2 inspections

6 intermediate

16 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
chemicals stored above utensils
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
dish washer 0 ppm chlorine
DAL-7*12 Lesions containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining−5
open wound on hand

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers, freezers
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace wet ceiling tiles, repair floor tiles, cover holes/gaps

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
cooling process from 135-70 2 hours 70-41 4 hours rice 50 and 46 degrees f
DAL-9*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemical spray bottles stored above utensils/food

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food containers
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
do not use chipped food containers
DAL-6*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler, gaskets around cooler doors, freezers inside, coolers inside, oven, shelves in the kitchen
DAL-8*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
use proper method to cooled down food

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, ovens, microwave, can opener, dish washer

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair or replace damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, caulk around sinks
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in ric, walk in cooler, clean freezers, clean fryer, clean pipe under 3 com sink
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace damaged plates, and lids
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
employee chew gum
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
handle on cooler doors
DAL-7* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink

Base deductions−23 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med8 Basic

12 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles and sanitizer buckets
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket new date
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking pipes under sinks, repair leaking faucets on 3 com sink, hand sink
DAL-12*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
dish washer 0 ppm, sanitizer bucket 0 ppm

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
no standing water
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks can not sit on prep tables or coolers
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand washing sign
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, freezers, coolers inside, clean pipes under 3 com sink, under hand sink, under prep sink

Base deductions−36 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label chemical spray bottles, sanitizer bucket

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles-sour cream containers
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed employee chewing gum
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
store utensils 6 inches off the ground
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged walls, replace wet ceiling tiles,
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers, freezer
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−19 pts

May 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles and sanitizer bucket

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged wall, floor tiles, floor tiles-working on
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers, gaskets
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
flies
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards-working on it
DAL-6*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
broken gaskets around cooler door

Base deductions−17 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 59

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
cook did not wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-6*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
within 6 hours of cooling process food not reach 41 degrees f beef soup cooked on May 18 at 4 pm, observed 54.5 degrees f-food destroyed
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken over tortillas
DAL-10*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
oven cleaner next to onion
DAL-11*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
microwave top soil and blood in freezer

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
provide barrier between hand sink and utensils
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
must repair damaged wall behind ice machines, remove all raw wood from kitchen and prep area, replace caulk around sinks, replace bad and damaged ceiling tiles.
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
plates
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies
DAL-12*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
no light in dry storage room
DAL-13*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
thermometer missing in food coolers
DAL-14*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-15*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
cooling method

Base deductions−45 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw shrimp stored above precooked sausages/hotdogs raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler
DAL-10*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
provide one inch air gap under dish washer
DAL-11*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
observed employee touched rte food with bare hands-tortillas

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
food handler cards expired-renew
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop food
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken food storage containers
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-6*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers, gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-12*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in women restroom

Base deductions−33 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under hand sink
DAL-4*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
oven cleaner stored above clean utensils

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensil in hand sink
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in restroom
DAL-5*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert utensils
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, freezer, coolers
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-9*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
cover food in walk in cooler
DAL-10*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves
DAL-11*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
missing light shield
DAL-12*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign

Base deductions−30 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2

Base deductions−7 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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