What is Thai Lotus Kitchen's health inspection score?

Thai Lotus Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 57 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 Lotus Kitchen last inspected?

Thai Lotus Kitchen was last inspected on July 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Thai Lotus Kitchen have?

Thai Lotus Kitchen has 70 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Thai Lotus Kitchen safe to eat at?

Thai Lotus Kitchen has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Thai Lotus Kitchen serve?

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

Official Health Record

Thai Lotus Kitchen

Name: Thai Lotus Kitchen
Address: 3851 CEDAR SPRINGS RD #D, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 57

3851 CEDAR SPRINGS RD #D, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/22/2023

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Thai•Oak Lawn

Ranked #206 of 311 in Oak LawnBetter than 71% of thai restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jul 22, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

33 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 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

3851 CEDAR SPRINGS RD #D, Dallas, TX 75219

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2019

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in FRP walls throughout where needed.
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gaskets of RIC units on cook line and where needed.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean wall splatter.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Obtain food handler certificates for all employees not manager certificate.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Address sanitizer concentration in dish washer

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Remove aluminum lining on walls
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls near stove.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Floor tiles in need of repair
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
dish washer 0 ppm
DAL-2*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5
raw shelled eggs 75 degrees f
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above rice noddle
DAL-9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
thawing method under cold running water not room temperatures
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide rfsm certificate from City of Dallas
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves,
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report

Base deductions−34 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Employees must wash hands after switching tasks

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizer buckets
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Must repair damaged floor tiles near dish pit
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
Must have hand wash sign at rear hand sink
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Must keep walls clean

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 78

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Raw chicken, beef and pork together in reach in cooler
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands−5
Employees do not wash hands after switching tasks or changing gloves
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Employees and owner touching food with bare hands

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for employees after 3 years
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
No food thermometer available
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Utensils in hand hand wash sink
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee drinks in reach in cooler next to restaurant food
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths out of sanitizer buckets
DAL-9*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Utensils with no handles being used as scoops
DAL-10*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Coffee stored in orange juice jug
DAL-11*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
Vent hood dripping grease
DAL-12*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Damaged floor tiles
DAL-13*47 Other Violations−2
Missing hands wash signs over hand sinks

Base deductions−35 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Store raw shrimp below ready to eat items in reach in cooler
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean ice machine
DAL-5*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Store Raid in a designated area away from prep kitchen

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Floors and walls need extensive cleaning
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Repair reach in cooler handles
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Keep ice machine clean

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Cover foods in RIC
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Ice buildup (RIC)
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Observed fruit flies around prep kitchen
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Storing knives between crevices

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Keep flat noodles cold
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Keep tofu hot

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-7*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Keep filters clean

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE
DAL-3*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE MARK ITEMS STORED MORE THAN 24 HRS
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED ONE LIVE BABY ROACH IN KITCHEN AREA
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALLS AND SHELVES TO BE FREE OF GRESE AND DEBRIS
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
COOLER WITH DRINKS AND MILK 60 DEGREE

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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