What is S & K Grocery's health inspection score?

S & K Grocery has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was S & K Grocery last inspected?

S & K Grocery was last inspected on June 17, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does S & K Grocery have?

S & K Grocery has 39 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is S & K Grocery safe to eat at?

S & K Grocery has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does S & K Grocery serve?

S & K Grocery serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

S & K Grocery

Name: S & K Grocery
Address: 2801 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 66

2801 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/17/2023

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0Fair

American•South Dallas

Ranked #192 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Unknown

5 inspections

Last: Jun 17, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

34 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 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

2801 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75216

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Nov 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Upper inside panel of ice machine observed with black mold-like accumulation

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Remove/ Discontinue use of card board shel liner inside RIC
DAL-3*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Dispose of mop water when not in use

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
HAM 46*F
DAL-10*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
COOKED SAUSAGE STORED WITH RAW SAUSAGE

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OPEN CASE OF DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING UNDER FOOD ITEMS
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
KEEP ICE SCOOP PROTECTED
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-7*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
NO LABEL PROVIDED FOR SQUEEZE BOTTLES
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
OBSERVED DELIMEAT WITH NO DATES (DISCARDED)
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW EGGS 58*F STORED AT GRILL AREA
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAKING KNOB AT 3 COMP SINK

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
NO LABEL PROVIDED FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT STATES NOT INTENDED FOR RESALE; IN-HOUSE CUPS OF ICE WITH NO LABELS
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
SINGLE DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN WIC DOOR GASKETS
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
ICE SCOOP STORED UNPROTECTED
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK

Base deductions−25 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
CHEMICALS STORED ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND MEDICINE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WIC
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
WIPING CLOTHS STORED UNDER FOOD ITEMS IN COOLER
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA
DAL-5*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
NO LABELS PROVIDED FOR FOOD ITEMS NOT INTENDED FOR RESALE
DAL-6*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
LACK OF DATE MARKING IN COOLERS
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF HANDSINK
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
SINGLE DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TOMATOES AT 46.4*F , PICKLES STORED AT ROOM TEMP
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN RIC
DAL-10*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-2*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM FLOORS
DAL-4*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVED CARDBOARD SHELF LINING FROM UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
OBSERVED STORING FOOD IN OPEN CANS
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
BUCKET STORED IN HANDSINK
DAL-9*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD : PROVIDE NSF APPROVES COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR CONDIMENTS

Base deductions−29 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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