What is Salum Restaurant's health inspection score?

Salum Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Salum Restaurant last inspected?

Salum Restaurant was last inspected on June 9, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Salum Restaurant have?

Salum Restaurant has 37 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Salum Restaurant safe to eat at?

Salum Restaurant has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Salum Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Salum Restaurant

Name: Salum Restaurant
Address: 4152 COLE AVE 103, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 67

4152 COLE AVE 103, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/9/2023

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0Fair

American•Uptown

Ranked #443 of 750 in UptownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jun 9, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 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

+3 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Aug 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace chipped rubber spatulas
DAL-2*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mop when not in use

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Store raw seafood below RTE seafood in reach in unit

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-4*40 Reuse of single service articles−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Provide splash guard to left side of sink on cook line.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All employees must have food handlers
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gaskets
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Employees must have hair restraints
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Must clean soiled gaskets of coolers

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
exposed ceiling
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean stove area
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Repair reach in cooler handles

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Observed bucket sanitizer <150 ppm
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottles and sanitizer bucket not labeled
DAL-3*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw ground beef over milk

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food on floor in dry storage
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed containers for food on floor
DAL-6*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
hang mop to allow air dry

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
bottom of food container sitting directly on pasta- you do not mow where the bottom has
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Food Contact Surfaces CLEAN: microwave meat slicer ice machine
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
unlabeled chemical spray bottle- label with common name

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
hanging clothes 0n dirty dish rack you can not store utensils on cloth

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Replace shelving in reach in cooler and freezer, rusty and paint peeling.
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Sanitizing buckets must be off the ground to prevent contamination.
DAL-3*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
Hole in the ceiling tile, please replace.
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
Notification of current inspection report was given to the manager, Abraham.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace broken spatula.
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Do not store items against walls in dry storage room.
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
squirt bottles
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
DAL-7*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−17 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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