What is The Market Local Comfort Cafe's health inspection score?

The Market Local Comfort Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 43 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 Market Local Comfort Cafe last inspected?

The Market Local Comfort Cafe was last inspected on January 29, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Market Local Comfort Cafe have?

The Market Local Comfort Cafe has 38 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Market Local Comfort Cafe safe to eat at?

The Market Local Comfort Cafe has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Market Local Comfort Cafe serve?

The Market Local Comfort Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Market Local Comfort Cafe

Name: The Market Local Comfort Cafe
Address: 13534 PRESTON RD, Dallas, 75240
Rating: 43

13534 PRESTON RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/29/2024

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Cafe•Far North Dallas

Ranked #382 of 441 in Far North DallasBetter than 40% of cafe restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

27 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-57

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 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

13534 PRESTON RD, Dallas, TX 75240

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Mar 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Maintain food below 41 F, keep prep cooler closed between orders
DAL-2*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
Wash hands for entire 20 seconds
DAL-7*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Sanitizer bucket low maintain 200 ppm QA

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not thaw food in hand sink or store sanitizer bucket
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Replace damaged/stained cutting boards
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
Clean back vent hood
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Personal drinks on dishwasher and clean dishes

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
Cool food faster and store in cooler, keep ice filled for cooling
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Maintain food at or below 42 F
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
All employees must wear gloves when handling RTE foods

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
Employees may not wear jewelry
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food in WIC
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert all utenisls not covered
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean cooler gaskets

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
bottom of the salad bowl touching salad

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
hand sink used for other purpose- storage of utensils, rinse utensils and dump sink- for handwashing only

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
store bowl off onions
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Store trays off of floor

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Repair gaskets in cooling units
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Address ice build up in RIC
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Cracked floor tiles

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
FISH AT 52'F, DICED TOMATO
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
DAL-3*19 One Inch Air Gap−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN GASKETS
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-7*45Physical Facilities−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TUNA SALAD 57, GUACAMOLE 65

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources−2
REMOVE TOWELS FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARDS

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Need a sign about the inspection report.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice machine by the 3 compartment sink needs cleaning.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate must be obtained and displayed.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Food containers were stacked on top of each other.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING VEGETABLES WITH DAWN SOAP---VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ISSUED. USE APPROVED VEGETABLE WASH ONLY

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING IN HIS MOUTH

Base deductions−9 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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