What is The Merchant House (1st Floor)'s health inspection score?

The Merchant House (1st Floor) has a SafeDine safety score of 55 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 Merchant House (1st Floor) last inspected?

The Merchant House (1st Floor) was last inspected on September 25, 2020. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Merchant House (1st Floor) have?

The Merchant House (1st Floor) has 26 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Merchant House (1st Floor) safe to eat at?

The Merchant House (1st Floor) has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Merchant House (1st Floor) serve?

The Merchant House (1st Floor) serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Merchant House (1st Floor)

Name: The Merchant House (1st Floor)
Address: 4040 MAPLE AVE, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 55

4040 MAPLE AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/25/2020

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0Fair

American•Oak Lawn

Ranked #224 of 311 in Oak LawnBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Sep 25, 2020

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

68 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 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

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 52/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

4040 MAPLE AVE, Dallas, TX 75219

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Aug 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Sep 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Sep 20

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, coolers inside, slicer, cutting boards
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs above drinks and rte food in front reach in cooler

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

4 Med1 Basic

5 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations are marked with a * onions 51* mac & cheese 57.5* cole slaw 49*
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Temperatures not maintained at 135 degrees F or above. Violations are marked with a **
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
sanitation bucket next to cutting boards
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw lamb over shrimp raw beef over fish

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Get cutting board mats can not store utensils on cloth can not have cloth under the meat slicer

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean the interior of the ice bin.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate is need from COD, currently the manager is certified through Serv Safe.
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Make sure all sinks have disposable paper towels.
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
Observed fruit flies, flies. **Please clean underneath the bar to eliminate the pest harborage**
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Sanitizing buckets should be 6 in off the ground.
DAL-6*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling−2
Label all bulk spices, sauces and mixes
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace burnt out light bulbs in the vent hood.
DAL-8*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Clean ceiling tiles, vents, seal holes and the cracked covering.
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Notification of signage for current health inspection report.***PROVIDED***

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Unknown concentration of sanitizers.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
No test strips for sanitizer provided at time of inspection.
DAL-3*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
Food permit not displayed
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Designate hand wash sink in bar area/ provide paper towels for HW.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets when not in use.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean handles in high use areas when able or minimum every 4 hours.

Base deductions−15 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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