What is Seafood Shack's health inspection score?

Seafood Shack has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seafood Shack last inspected?

Seafood Shack was last inspected on January 18, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seafood Shack have?

Seafood Shack has 52 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seafood Shack safe to eat at?

Seafood Shack has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Seafood Shack serve?

Seafood Shack serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Seafood Shack

Name: Seafood Shack
Address: 3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #195, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 65

3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #195, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/18/2024

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Seafood•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #124 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 18, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

29 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

May 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Nov 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels for hand washing station
DAL-2*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label bulk containers
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace light under vent hood

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Damaged equipment (faucet(cold water) not working) at hand washing station
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
observed flies in the kitchen
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths (towels) in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dusty fans (RIC)
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
Obtain choking poster
DAL-5*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−12 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies observed

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Paper towel dispenser unit
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−15 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Dented can observed
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Cutting boards

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replaced damaged shields
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Walk in freezer
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Floor of walk in cooler

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Inside cooler at bar
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair faucet at bar hand sink
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-8*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Fruit flies and flies observed
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Provide sanitizer at dish machine

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
fish observed at 51F
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Cooked rice observed at 123F
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak under hand sink

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
walk in freezer
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Knife stored in hand sink

Base deductions−23 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies
DAL-2*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Oysters

Base deductions−6 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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