What is The Alkaline Hour's health inspection score?

The Alkaline Hour has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Alkaline Hour last inspected?

The Alkaline Hour was last inspected on December 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Alkaline Hour have?

The Alkaline Hour has 19 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Alkaline Hour safe to eat at?

The Alkaline Hour has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Alkaline Hour serve?

The Alkaline Hour serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Alkaline Hour

Name: The Alkaline Hour
Address: 4416 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 61

4416 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/5/2023

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0Fair

American•South Dallas

Ranked #248 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

2 inspections

Last: Dec 5, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.5

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

Latest

100% 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Need to provide thermometers/ test strips
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
No items inside hand sink allowed
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
Back door has a gap and needs a seal
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
unused equipment on floor, need to be removed off the floor 6 inches
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Residue in equipment surfaces need to be cleaned
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
need a light in Reach in Cooler

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands−5
LACK OF HANDWASHING
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement−2
NO 3 COMP SINK PROVIDED
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-4*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
NO HANDINKS PROVIDED IN PREP AREA
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA
DAL-9*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH IN RESTROOM
DAL-11*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED DOOR OPEN: REPAIR DOOR
DAL-12*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
REMOVE ALL

Base deductions−30 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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