What is Tejas's health inspection score?

Tejas has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tejas last inspected?

Tejas was last inspected on January 11, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tejas have?

Tejas has 48 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tejas safe to eat at?

Tejas has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tejas

Name: Tejas
Address: 250 N BISHOP AVE #110, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 49

250 N BISHOP AVE #110, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/11/2024

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Ranked #282 of 400 in Oak Cliff

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 11, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.6

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

14 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
can opener has food residue, shall be cleaned to sight

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
hand sink is blocked by bag of rags, shall be free access
DAL-2*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
chicken in WIC should be stored in smaller portions
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
choke poster needs to be displayed

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 23

Routine InspectionScore: 78

1 Med14 Basic

15 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Eliminate standing water at entrance to kitchen. Address water leak (dish area)

Basic (14)

−28 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Per Shift- CFM
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label all food/glass container (bitters)
DAL-4*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Provide chemical test strips
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towel at front handsink.
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed rusted shelving inside the walk in cooler.
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Gnats throughout the kitchen area/dish machine area
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Open employee drink at dish area- provide approved containers.
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wet wiping towels must be stored in sanitizing solution- seen throughout/counter tops.
DAL-10*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
Must thaw raw meats under cool running water.
DAL-11*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Store to go containers in a way to prevent contamination.
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Encrusted grease build up at side of grill. Heavy grease build up/food at top of dish machine. Deep & detail clean all floor drains- dish area.
DAL-13*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace blown out light underneath the vent hood system.
DAL-14*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix lid on ice machine (bar). Weather stripping at front door not in good repair. Address high/heavy condensation drip on walk in cooler. Temperature inside running high.
DAL-15*47 Other Violations−2
Pest Control report

Base deductions−33 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label bulk ingredient bins
DAL-2*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
observed personal items in kitchen area
DAL-3*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions−2
detail clean floor drains throughout
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
observed worn cutting boards
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
encrusted grease build up cooking equipment encrusted build up on side of grill clean storage rack/cooling inside of walk in cooler
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
must store personal drinks in a designated location

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(ICE SHOOT). CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
OBSERVED CORN MIX AT 49.9F, SAUCE 51.8F ALL FOOD LOCATED IN PREP RICS(TWO) ARE NOT MAINTAINING COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES. PLACE FOOD IN WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASH A SIGN AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK LOCATED AT INDOOR AND OUTSIDE BAR
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND POOLING OF WATER IN WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED SOILED DRAINS, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS, GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF ALL COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT DOORS, DUST GRIME BUILD UP ON FAN,
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED MISSING COVE BASE, REPAIR.
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD(ONION AND OTHER PRODUCE) ON FLOOR. KEEP MINIMUM 6" OFF FLOOR.
DAL-6*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
OBSERVED ICE BUCKETS STORE UPRIGHT, STORE IN DRAINING POSITION TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST, GRIME AND OTHER POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER AT STOVE TOPS, USE MATERIAL THAT IS NOT EASILY DAMAGED AND POSSIBLE OF CONTAMINATING FOOD. PROVIDE BOTTLE COVER OF THREE DOOR RIC(REACH IN COOLER)
DAL-10*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
OBSERVED DUST/GRIME BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS LOCATED IN KITCHEN, CLEAN.
DAL-11*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PROVIDE DISPOSABLE TOWELS AND SOAP AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT INDOOR BAR.

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS; RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE PRECOOKED FRIES
DAL-4*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLERS

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
OBSERVED TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
OBSERVED OPEN WINDOW IN BACK STORAGE AREA
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ON RIC
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE AND FOOD EQUIPMENT
DAL-9*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
LACK OF DATE MARKING IN WIC
DAL-10*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER
DAL-11*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA

Base deductions−31 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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