What is Salsa Limon's health inspection score?

Salsa Limon has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Salsa Limon last inspected?

Salsa Limon was last inspected on July 10, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Salsa Limon have?

Salsa Limon has 69 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Salsa Limon safe to eat at?

Salsa Limon has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Salsa Limon serve?

Salsa Limon serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Salsa Limon

Name: Salsa Limon
Address: 411 N AKARD ST, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 42

411 N AKARD ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/10/2023

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American•Downtown

Ranked #943 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.7

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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 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

-1 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

411 N AKARD ST, Dallas, TX 75201

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Sep 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
0 ppm, too low to sanitize, bucket & 3 comp sink.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap ticket provided on site.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for all employees.
DAL-4*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
Cannot wear jewelry on arms or hands.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be stored in sanitizer bucket between uses.
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert to go containers.
DAL-7*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
No test strips.
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need hand washing sign at all hand sinks.
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
Flies observed.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution when not used
DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label all food squeeze bottles/drink dispensers
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean vent-a-hood filters to remove build-up
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair large walk-in cooler (running high) 48/50 F
DAL-5*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Properly store personal items-back storage
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
chain CO2 tanks to rack (Bag-n-Box)
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food staff must be trained in food safety/state approved
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-10*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Need QA strips

Base deductions−23 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TEMPS ARE TOO HOT: STEAK DICED 50.8F
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD ASSEMBLY
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO UPDATED RECORDS, LAST ONE WAS 09/2021

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REPEAT VIOLATION, ISSUED A CITATION
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DOOR GASKETS
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
INTERIOR OF RIC AND FAN COVERS
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHTS BLOWN OUT
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
NO HANDWASH SIGN

Base deductions−25 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
SOLUTION IS READING AT 0PPM

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED HAS BEEN LISTED ON ALL INSPECTIONS
DAL-3*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
GNATS PRESENT
DAL-4*26 Consumer Advisory--Disclosure--description criteria−2
NEEDS TO BE PRESENT ON ALL MENUS
DAL-5*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPS, POOLING AT THE BOTTOM OF RIC
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
RIGHT BULB IS BURNED OUT
DAL-7*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility−2
NEEDS TO BE CLEANED
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3CS: WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE
DAL-9*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN DOOR GASKETS

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NEEDED AT HAND SINK
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON FIRST RIC IN COOLERS
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
IN WALK IN COOLER
DAL-4*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL CONTAINERS WITH BLACK BEANS IN DRY STORAGE
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON SITE, SAME AS LAST INSPECTION

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
WATER LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
RECORDS ARE OUTDATED LAST SERVICE DATE WAS 04/15/2020

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE, NOTED IN THE LAST 3 INSPECTION, AN NOV WAS ISSUED
DAL-1*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FLIES IN THE BUILDING NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean inside of ice bin
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no records need current

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
register with the city of Dallas (noted on the last inspection)
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
flies in the restuarant
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
no cards for staff on site.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (−5
NO EMPLOYEE SICKNESS AGREEMENTS ON FILE
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INTERIOR OF ICE BIN
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
HANDSINK HAS NO HOT WATER

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
NOT ONSITE
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
HAS OBJECTS AND BUCKET IN THE SINK
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
FLIES
DAL-7*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
HEAVILY SOILED
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
SQUIRT BOTTLES
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION SIGN

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness−5
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-8*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-9*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2

Base deductions−24 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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