What is Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom's health inspection score?

Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom last inspected?

Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom was last inspected on October 11, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom have?

Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom has 24 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom safe to eat at?

Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom serve?

Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom

Name: Santa Cruz Biotechnology Breakroom
Address: 10410 FINNEL ST, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 71

10410 FINNEL ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/11/2023

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0Good

American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #42 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 11, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

32 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 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

Dec 2018

1 inspections

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable−2
REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER TO FREEZER

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
SPRAY BOTLE

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
FREEZER THERMOMETER .

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED EMPLOYEE CAFE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID 19.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-3*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 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
SODA NOZZLES
DAL-5*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS - HOT DOG AND SALAD DRESSING

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-3*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE -- TOMATOES

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Frozen food items not individually wrapped and or labeled
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-2*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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