What is Thai Express's health inspection score?

Thai Express has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Thai Express last inspected?

Thai Express was last inspected on December 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Thai Express have?

Thai Express has 65 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Thai Express safe to eat at?

Thai Express has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Thai Express serve?

Thai Express serves Thai cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Thai Express

Name: Thai Express
Address: 13350 DALLAS PKWY #3650, Dallas, 75240
Rating: 40

13350 DALLAS PKWY #3650, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/5/2023

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Thai•Far North Dallas

Ranked #391 of 441 in Far North DallasBetter than 64% of thai restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 5, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-60

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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

13350 DALLAS PKWY #3650, Dallas, TX 75240

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

8 basic

Mar

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Sep

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Repair sanitizer dispenser.
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Provide at least one inch air gap at all drains.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels at all hand sinks.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Store personal food separate.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket.
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Store all utensils inverted.
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide Food Manager Certificate.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean all shelves.

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 23

Routine InspectionScore: 78

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Dispose of past date foods.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean and sanitize can opener and can lids
DAL-12*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Drains backing up, Plumber working on it.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Certified Food Manger must be present.
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Provide date marks for all food held over 1 day.
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide Chlorine test strips.
DAL-6*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Remove film from wall.
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Do not store personal drinks/cups with product.
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store all wiping cloths in bucket with sanitizer.
DAL-9*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert all uncovered utensils.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean air vents throughout establishment, vent hood and dust off ceiling.
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
Provide choking poster.

Base deductions−33 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
slow draining hand sink

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must register food manager course with the City of Dallas and post in public view

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener blade
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Bottom shelves of RIC/RIF units observed with heavy food debris/accumulation

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Discontinue use of cardboard shelf liners in between cans
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Maintain hand sinks accessible. Observed large pot stored on top
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Label product with use-by date when held longer than 24hrs not to exceed 7 days.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register manager certificate with the city of dallas and post.
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Store rice scoop in water 135'f or greater/ on dipper well or clean container w/o water. Observed stored in container of water at room temp. 73'f
DAL-7*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
BREADED CHICKEN 54
DAL-2*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
0 PPM
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS
DAL-6*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
FINAL WARNING

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DAL-6*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−16 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
hand wash sink( adjacent to the food prep area) measured at 105.2 degrees F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal cup filled with coffee and a burger king bag observed on the food prep table.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
no records on site

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2

Base deductions−2 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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