What is The Free Man's health inspection score?

The Free Man has a SafeDine safety score of 50 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 Free Man last inspected?

The Free Man was last inspected on February 14, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Free Man have?

The Free Man has 59 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Free Man safe to eat at?

The Free Man has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

The Free Man

Name: The Free Man
Address: 2630 COMMERCE ST, Dallas, 75226
Rating: 50

2630 COMMERCE ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/14/2024

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Ranked #210 of 270 in Deep Ellum

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10 inspections

Last: Feb 14, 2024

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

28 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 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

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED CLEANED BOTTLES STILL DIRTY AND WITH STICKERS ATTACHED
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-3*19 Plumbing System Construction−5
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DISHWASHER MACHINE

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE DISHWASHER MACHINE
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 23

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT BAR HAND SINK

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN DRY PLACE
DAL-3*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5
NO SANITIZER OBSERVED IN DISHWASHER, SHALL BE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CL

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPAIR LOSE COOLER DOOR
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-6*45 Floor contruction requirements−2
REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Mold on can opener blade.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical bottles.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM for anyone in charge, need to get or will issue citation.
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
Lots of flies in the kitchen. Cannot leave overhead doors open.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Open ceiling tiles.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need hand washing sign at all hand sinks.

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register manager certificate with the City of Dallas and display in public view
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
seal hand sink to the wall properly
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover containers of chicken wings inside wic
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chlorine chemical test strips for dish machine
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
gaskets and fan covers of wic observed with dust/mold accumulation
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace broken lights under vent a hood

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at hand sink on cook line
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Bottom shelves of RIC/RIF units throughout observed with product debris accumulation

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Floors under RIC units in bar, under equipment and shelving on cook line
DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Remove cloth liner from shelf inside RIC at bar. Replace torn gaskets on RIC units
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide chemical test strips for chlorine dish machine
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in walls where needed. Replace missing and broken conng throughout where needed
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas and post

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Drain

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies seen upon inspection
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Properly adjust racks in coolers, both reach-in coolers and freezers
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean coolers and vent hood filters
DAL-6*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Fix holes along wall in second kitchen

Base deductions−15 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at hand sink on cook line
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days and maintain manifest on site to present upon inspection. Service ASAP

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Base deductions−5 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-4*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−17 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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