What is Southpaw's Organic Grill's health inspection score?

Southpaw's Organic Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Southpaw's Organic Grill last inspected?

Southpaw's Organic Grill was last inspected on June 21, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Southpaw's Organic Grill have?

Southpaw's Organic Grill has 35 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Southpaw's Organic Grill safe to eat at?

Southpaw's Organic Grill has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Southpaw's Organic Grill serve?

Southpaw's Organic Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Southpaw's Organic Grill

Name: Southpaw's Organic Grill
Address: 3227 MCKINNEY AVE 100, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 57

3227 MCKINNEY AVE 100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/21/2021

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American•Uptown

Ranked #553 of 745 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jun 21, 2021

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

59 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 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

Real-time Score: 54/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

3227 MCKINNEY AVE 100, Dallas, TX 75204

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Jun 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
qua 0 ppm

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed wiping cloth under utensils
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager with RFSM certificate not on site
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
utensils in hand sink
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
broken light shield
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
caulk, cove base

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizer in the 3 comp sanitizer in sanitation bucket to strong 100 ppm needs to be 50 ppm
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Temperatures not maintained a 135 degrees f or above. Violations marked with a * Rice 116.7*

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
can not store prepped condiments in card board boxes- get plastic you can not store knives on cloth (wet sani cloth)
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
dand sink used for storage-HAND WASHING ONLY
DAL-5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
face mask on meat slicer- contamination

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leak at 3 comp sink faucet
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items on hand sink

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
sanitizer in 3 comp sink weak 50 ppm

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
can not have cloth under cutting boards, under mixers, or in the bottom of make lines to catch moisture splash or condensation can not use cardboard boxes to store sauces must be smooth durable non absorbent and easily cleanable
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
hand sink used for utensil and scrubber storage
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
replace broken gaskets in RIC
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
ice scoop handle touching ice

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW BEEF IN COOLER 60 DEGREE F (COS), RAW CHICKEN IN COOLER 45 DEGREE F, BLUE CHEESE 47 DEGREE F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL
DAL-2*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
PREPACKAGED BROWNIES AT FRONT COUNTER
DAL-3*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler−2
REPLACE
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
KNIFE STORED IN HAND SINK, UTENSILS IN HAND SINK
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DESIGNATE AREA FOR PERSONAL DRINKS- PERSONAL WATER BOTTLES STORED THOUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler−2
REPLACE
DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
YOGURT WITH USE BY DATE OF 12/2/18- COS
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEE DRINKING ON LINE
DAL-4*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-5*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
LABEL BROWNIES AT CASH REGISTER

Base deductions−10 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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