What is Sheger Ethiopian Grocery's health inspection score?

Sheger Ethiopian Grocery has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sheger Ethiopian Grocery last inspected?

Sheger Ethiopian Grocery was last inspected on February 21, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sheger Ethiopian Grocery have?

Sheger Ethiopian Grocery has 89 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sheger Ethiopian Grocery safe to eat at?

Sheger Ethiopian Grocery has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sheger Ethiopian Grocery serve?

Sheger Ethiopian Grocery serves Ethiopian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sheger Ethiopian Grocery

Name: Sheger Ethiopian Grocery
Address: 10190 FOREST LN #125, Dallas, 75243
Rating: 53

10190 FOREST LN #125, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/21/2024

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Ethiopian•Lake Highlands

Ranked #556 of 727 in Lake HighlandsBetter than 82% of ethiopian restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 21, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.9

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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.

Location

10190 FOREST LN #125, Dallas, TX 75243

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Violation Timeline

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

May

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Cannot store raw eggs above RTE food, must be stored on bottom shelf.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Damaged test strips submerged in water, need new ones, ruined.
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers with common name & self serve food items.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix broken tile & openings in ceiling tile.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Cannot store bleach spray bottle by chicken.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot use hand sink for any other purposes than hand washing.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food on the floor.
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Improper thawing, not under running water.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors, WIC floors, drains, microwave, under shelves, and equipment. Clean dusty ceilings.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal holes in ceiling and broken tile.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers.
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
Lots of cockroaches observed. Need to eliminate the presence of pests.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM for person in charge.
DAL-10*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label all packaged foods.
DAL-11*25 Reduces oxygen package−2
Need HACCP plan for dried meats.

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
No labels on packaged food.
DAL-2*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep all handles up out of food.
DAL-4*25 Variance for smoking food preservation−2
No HACCP plan for beef jerky made.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 76

4 Med9 Basic

13 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Beef at 157F, must be 165F or higher. Put back and reheated to temperature before allowed to serve.
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Did not observe employee wash hands before putting on new gloves.
DAL-3*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
Touching RTE anjia bread with hands.
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical bottles.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-5*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Labels needed on food packaged.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean WIC floor and crates where food is stored on. Clean vent hood and pipes over stove.
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
German cockroaches observed on walls and kitchen floor.
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at hand sink.
DAL-9*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
No bleach test strips.
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food items on the floor, must be 6 inches off the floor.
DAL-11*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Handles up, cannot be stored touching food.
DAL-12*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Cannot reuse single serve items, need to get real utensils that won't break utensils into food.
DAL-13*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers.

Base deductions−38 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 73

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Chemical bottles cannot be stored by food.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Dirty (top) microwave.
DAL-14*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leaking hand sink.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label all packaged food.
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food on the floor.
DAL-5*45 First Aid−2
No first aid kit.
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Need sign saying last health inspection report is available upon request or provide on site.
DAL-7*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Back door cannot be open.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers.
DAL-9*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at hand sink.
DAL-10*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Need test strips.
DAL-11*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark food made.
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM for manager on duty.
DAL-13*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for employee working in the kitchen.
DAL-15*46 Toilet tissue, availability−2
No toilet tissue provided.

Base deductions−39 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed packaged foods unlabeled throughout front storage shelves

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove foil from shelves, warming unit
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed dirty dishes inside of handsink
DAL-4*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
Detail clean the restroom
DAL-5*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.−2
Clean & organize items behind the front counter to reduce clutter
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Protect food by storing off the floor, cover them when not used
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Encrusted & heavy build-up on exterior of storetop range, clean at once
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date marking required on all cooked RTE foods (WIC)
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label with common name food containers

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
all purpose cleaner

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
chlorine test strips needed
DAL-3*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
DAL-5*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
fryer and stove
DAL-6*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
setup and label your three compartment sink as follows: wash,rinse, sanitize
DAL-7*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DAL-8* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
register with the City of Dallas via appointments.dallascityhall.com

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs stored on a top shelf inside the walk in cooler
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
every 90 days

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-4*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set-up three compartment sink as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City
DAL-7*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
food items stored in plastic ziplock bags for sale to consumers
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust accumulation on the fan covers

Base deductions−24 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
need recent invoices on site
DAL-10*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
no chlorine in the three compartment sink

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
need recent invoices
DAL-2*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up the three compartment sink as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize
DAL-4*45Floors easily cleanable−2
floor drain needs to be thoroughly cleaned
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
chlorine test strips needed on site
DAL-7*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2

Base deductions−26 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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