What is Sports City Cantina's health inspection score?

Sports City Cantina has a SafeDine safety score of 31 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sports City Cantina last inspected?

Sports City Cantina was last inspected on February 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sports City Cantina have?

Sports City Cantina has 92 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sports City Cantina safe to eat at?

Sports City Cantina has a safety score of 31/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sports City Cantina serve?

Sports City Cantina serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sports City Cantina

Name: Sports City Cantina
Address: 10851 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 31

10851 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/2/2024

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Mexican•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #373 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.2

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-69

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

10851 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice machine needs to be cleaned
DAL-2*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Cook touched cooked food with bare hands
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap paperwork on site

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Food being daye marked for 8 days instead of 7 days.
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
Garage door opening doesn't have screen protection from bar
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths need to be stored properly
DAL-6*37 Food preparation−2
Wings in pan were sitting on top of mop sink
DAL-7*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
Utensils not stored properly
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Ceiling and walls of kitchen needs to be cleaned
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
No permit posted

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
Do not store foods in ice fro consumption
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean kitchen ice machine

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide RFSM from city of Dallas
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Date mark food for 7 days only or less
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Exterminate fruit flies near dishwasher
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
No eat/drinking in the kitchen
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Do not store knives/utensils in gaps between tables/work stations
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean shelves, floor (standing water near water heater), dusty ceiling, clean drink station, fan grates in WIC, handles on RIC, vent hood
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace missing and damaged ceiling tiles, secure cover of kitchen ice machine, repair broken floor tiles and coving
DAL-10*47 Health permit posted−2
Keep food establishment permit posted

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-10*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-11*31 No soap at handsink−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages−5
Remove past date food
DAL-5*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
Clean soda gun
DAL-8*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Place raw food below ready-to-eat foods

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls and ceilings of dust/other debris
DAL-3*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner−2
Replace cooler shelf and ice machine door, clean sink
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
No drinking in food prep area
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Dallas registered food manager needs to be on site
DAL-7*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
Keep food handler cards on site

Base deductions−25 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CORN 47'F, BROCCOLI 47'F, MIXED VEGETABLES 46'F, DICED CHICKEN 46'F
DAL-5*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS
DAL-8*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN DISH WASHING MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.
DAL-10*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMPS ABOVE PRODUCE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
ABOVE FOOD PREP. TABLE
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES. , REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES FROM COOLER.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
DAL-7*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.

Base deductions−34 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*20 Conveying Sewage−5
OBSERVED SEWAGE FROM KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
DAL-5*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
PLUMBER ON SITE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF STANDING WATER FROM AREA BELOW ICE MACHINE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE. CLEAN WALL ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DAL-3*47 Permit/license posted−2
POST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT UP FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM AREA UNDER BAR SINKS.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
CLOSE OPENING FROM STORAGE AREA CEILING.
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLERS

Base deductions−27 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CHICKEN BREAST 50'F, DICED CHICKEN 52'F
DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM WITH AN EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER.
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
KITCHEN STAFF.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFR UP TO 7 AY.
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-7*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DUSTY CEILING , MOP SINK
DAL-9*45 First Aid−2

Base deductions−27 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR ALL LEAKING PIPES FROM HAND SINK AND ICE MACHINE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH CORRECT USE BY DATE
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STANDING WATER FROM KITCHEN FLOOR, SHELVES AND FANS FROM WALK IN COOLER
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request "
DAL-8*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Observed raw eggs stored above vegetables.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean ice machine.
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Hot food needs to be held at 135 degrees F or above.
DAL-10*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leaking pipe under handwash sink. Missing ice bin pipe.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wet wiping cloths not held in sanitizer. Observed wiping cloths under cutting boards.
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed roaches and fruit flies.
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide sanitizer test strips.
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean coolers, gaskets, shelves, cooler fans, floors, and freezer. Clean pipe under 3-compartment sin in bar area.
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide handwashing sign.
DAL-9*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Broken cooler gaskets. Replace rusty cooler shelves.

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Bottom pipe from the ice bin needs to be a minimum of one inch above the floor dtrain
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Sour cream at 54.0 degrees Pico de gallo at 55.1 degrees Both on the top of the point of usage refrigerator

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Foil lined surfaces
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-5*40 Reuse of single service articles−2

Base deductions−18 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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