What is Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen's health inspection score?

Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen last inspected?

Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen was last inspected on February 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen have?

Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen has 40 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen safe to eat at?

Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen serve?

Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen

Name: Super Mercado EL Cerrito/kitchen
Address: 10880 FERGUSON RD, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 54

10880 FERGUSON RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/2/2024

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American•East Dallas

Ranked #293 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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10 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

27 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

10880 FERGUSON RD, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Mar

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Jan 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
items shall be sanitized after washing (CL 50-100ppm or QA 200-400ppm

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
WIC- properly date food items (RTE/ cooked items)
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
no soap at hand sink
DAL-4*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size−2
back screen door observed with a hole- repair to prevent pests
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food items (bulk ingredients) when not in use
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use appropriate scoops with handles (handles stood up out of ingredients) in bulk foods
DAL-7*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
clean dirty vent hood filters
DAL-8*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide trash can at hand sink

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floor under dunnage racket and shelving observed with product debris accumulation
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove deli paper shelf liners from top shelf of hot hold unit. Treat soft wood holding shelf above 3 comp sink or replace with approved non-absorbent material
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chlorine test strips to test bleach sanitizer
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS STORE UNDER CUTTING BOARD N PREP SURFACE
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
MOLD BUILD UP ON FAN
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN WIC

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
FOOD STORE UNDER DUSTY CEILING
DAL-2*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
FAN COVER AND CEILING COVER DIRTY
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
GET HAND TOWEL AND ALSO FIX HAND TOWEL Dispenser
DAL-5*45 Floors/walls/ceilings approved carpeting−2
BROKEN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE
DAL-2*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
MISSING TILES ON KITCHEN FLOOR
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
FOOD NOT COVER IN WIC
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY FAN COVER AND AREA AROUND IT IN WIC
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
SPOONS STORE IN HAND SINK AND IS DIRTY

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
build up inside ice machine

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
no thermometer in hot hold
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
broken gasket at door of ric
DAL-4*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
no handler certificate

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizer in three compartment, and it was not set up during cleaning

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace light and light bulb in wic

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
KEEP CHLORINE Strength IN 3 COMPARTMENT AT 50PPM
DAL-3*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
TOXIC CHEMICAL USED IN CLEANING DISHES
DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
KEEP DRAIN PIPE ONE INCH OFF FLOOR DRAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

Base deductions−17 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD AND RIC

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems−5
BACK FLOW OF WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA
DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
GET SANITIZER FOR USE IN KITCHEN, THERMOMETER INSET IN FOOD WITHOUT CLEANING

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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