What is Ronnie's Catfish's health inspection score?

Ronnie's Catfish 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 Ronnie's Catfish last inspected?

Ronnie's Catfish was last inspected on August 11, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ronnie's Catfish have?

Ronnie's Catfish has 42 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ronnie's Catfish safe to eat at?

Ronnie's Catfish has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Ronnie's Catfish

Name: Ronnie's Catfish
Address: 2538 SECOND AVE, Dallas, 75210
Rating: 44

2538 SECOND AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/11/2023

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South Dallas

Ranked #409 of 489 in South Dallas

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Aug 11, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

32 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

2538 SECOND AVE, Dallas, TX 75210

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 85

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
Set up sanitizer bucket. Needs to be 50 - 100 ppm (Cl)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All employees need a food handlers certificate
DAL-3*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Obtain a sanitizer test strip
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Have proper towels by hand sink, make sure accessible
DAL-5*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Surface needs to be cleaned. construction
DAL-6*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
Grease buildup on equipment
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean top of coolers and racks
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
Clean vent hood ASAP
DAL-9*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.−2
Clean more often , (floors , walls, and ceilings)

Base deductions−21 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
fish 74 F
DAL-6*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
Unapproved pest control spray bottle in kitchen.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Wood cabinets behind front counter need repaired.
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Flies observed throughout establishment.
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
Detail clean mop bucket. Remove boxed from floor as soon as possible. Remove fly swatter from counter.
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Bags of lettuce observed on top of cut RTE lettuce.
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Detail clean floors throughout.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 21

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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-4*45Floors easily cleanable−2
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN MORE OFTEN

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-9*45 Floor contruction requirements−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER ( BACK)
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN TO DELIVER HOT AND COLD WATER

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE FOR ALL STAFF
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
FROZEN FISH THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
REMOVE HEAVY SOIL FROM THE VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-8*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN

Base deductions−26 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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