What is Super Mercado Mexico's health inspection score?

Super Mercado Mexico has a SafeDine safety score of 56 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 Mexico last inspected?

Super Mercado Mexico was last inspected on April 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Super Mercado Mexico have?

Super Mercado Mexico has 37 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Super Mercado Mexico safe to eat at?

Super Mercado Mexico has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Super Mercado Mexico serve?

Super Mercado Mexico serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Super Mercado Mexico

Name: Super Mercado Mexico
Address: 5535 COLUMBIA AVE, Dallas, 75214
Rating: 56

5535 COLUMBIA AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/12/2023

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0Fair

American•Lakewood

Ranked #139 of 192 in LakewoodBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 12, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 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

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

5535 COLUMBIA AVE, Dallas, TX 75214

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb

Dec 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Apr

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cooked tomatoes found at 60'f, keep at 41'f or lower
DAL-2*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Cl at 200ppm, keep at 50ppm

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
Cool product using smaller pans
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies observed

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Guac found at 50'f, keep at 41'f or lower
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Ribs found at 121.1'f, keep at 135 or higher or time mark
DAL-3*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Store chicken on bottom below beef

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dust off of ceiling tiles/AC units
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
un clog drain

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).−5
PIC must be ensure all cooler unit equipment have proper food temperature and proper condition at all times with 40F or below food temperatures
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cooler units broken at taco stand and produce section at 50F and above must be replace or repair to maintain food temperature at 40 F or below
DAL-7*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
all equipment in all areas dirty must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
broken thermometers inside cooler units in all areas must be have visible and working thermometers inside cooler units
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ceiling tiles bulge and with water marks in all areas must be replace or repair to proper condition floors inside meat department rough with crack and holes must be replace and repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination doors and walls broken must be replace to proper condition
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
gaps and holes in all areas: floors, ceiling and walls must be close all gaps and holes in all areas
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors walls and ceiling dirty with soils, dust accumulations and grease deposits must be clean and sanitize when possible to avoid cross contamination floors under equipment and food shelving areas dirty with soils, food debris and litter must be clean to avoid contamination
DAL-8*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
floors on meat market area with rough and cracks surfaces creating public health hazard issues must be replace or repair to smooth and easy to clean surfaces
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
cooler units with broken gaskets and WI broken doors must be replace or repair to proper condition WI cooler doors broken must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-10*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
drainage inside men restrooms missing receptacles must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ceiling tiles bulge and with water marks in all areas must be replace or repair to proper condition floors inside meat department rough with crack and holes must be replace and repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination
DAL-12*45Floors easily cleanable−2
cement floors and ceiling tiles must be have proper material construction

Base deductions−33 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
PROVIDE DIVIDER BETWEEN CUTS OF MEAT AND BETWEEN RAW MEAT AND RTE CHEESE
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
PORK RIB 120 DEGREE F, 108 DEGREE F BEEF BEAN BURRITO- FRONT COUNTER 130 DEGREE F
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
FIX LEAK AT PIPE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
IN WOMENS RESTROOM
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
IN THE WARM HOLD
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ITEMS OVER 24 HRS
DAL-7*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEANING HEAT LAMP HOLDER TO BE FREE OF GREASE
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES IN BUILDING

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-5*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2

Base deductions−12 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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