What is The Hen House Fried Chicken's health inspection score?

The Hen House Fried Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 63 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 Hen House Fried Chicken last inspected?

The Hen House Fried Chicken was last inspected on November 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Hen House Fried Chicken have?

The Hen House Fried Chicken has 50 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Hen House Fried Chicken safe to eat at?

The Hen House Fried Chicken has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Hen House Fried Chicken serve?

The Hen House Fried Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Hen House Fried Chicken

Name: The Hen House Fried Chicken
Address: 8692 SKILLMAN ST, Dallas, 75243
Rating: 63

8692 SKILLMAN ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/1/2023

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Improving

10 inspections

Last: Nov 1, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

30 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 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

+16 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

8692 SKILLMAN ST, Dallas, TX 75243

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Aug 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Jul 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Jan

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Ceiling tile missing, opening.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Need to wash hands before putting on new gloves.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be stored in sanitizer bucket between uses.
DAL-2*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Cannot let old gloves touch food, need to throw away after use. Cannot reuse.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean RIC, old dirty gloves, cannot reuse.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers.
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at hand sink.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Improper hot holding chicken leg 127.2, chicken thigh 123, too low keep above 135.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Does not have grease trap ticket.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handler for employee.
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at hand sink.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers with common name.
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
No hand washing sign, need at all hand sinks.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out.
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food on the floor, must keep 6 inches above the ground.
DAL-9*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Cannot store single serve utensils on the floor, must be 6 inches off the ground.
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean shelves in WIC moldy.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored on the top shelf inside the walk in cooler
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
three compartment sink pipe

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water−2
using the three comp sink to wash hands temporarily
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
weather strip on the back door needs to be replaced
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean the in between the air gaskets
DAL-4*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
three compartment sink

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust accumulation on the fan covers
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
chlorine test strips needed

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken breast- 122 degrees F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
ice scoop
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
quat test strips needed
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
fruit flies observed throughout the premises
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust accumulation on the inside of the fan covers

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean and sanitize the soda nozzles thoroughly

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
corrected on site
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
quat test strips needed and chlorine test strips needed
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
DAL-6*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
three compartment sink was not set up at the time.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
old date on new food
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
potato salad 43.8 F at front cooler may need defrosting

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label bulk containers

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Windex next to foil
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw fish left out 70 F
DAL-3*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination−5
wrap or cover apples

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
keep in office
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
not registered
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
seal bulk food after opening
DAL-7*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
must be trained by 60 days of hire
DAL-8*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
remove household products

Base deductions−25 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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