What is The Mercury Grill's health inspection score?

The Mercury Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 54 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 Mercury Grill last inspected?

The Mercury Grill was last inspected on January 22, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Mercury Grill have?

The Mercury Grill has 43 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Mercury Grill safe to eat at?

The Mercury Grill has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Mercury Grill serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Mercury Grill

Name: The Mercury Grill
Address: 11909 PRESTON RD #1418, Dallas, 75230
Rating: 54

11909 PRESTON RD #1418, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/22/2024

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0Fair

American•North Dallas

Ranked #350 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 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

+1 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

11909 PRESTON RD #1418, Dallas, TX 75230

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels at hand sink
DAL-3*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean the interior of the reach in coolers (dessert cooler) and gaskets
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store sanitizer bucket off the floor
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
properly store ice scooper (observed on top of soda cans)

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaky faucet at hand sink

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground (fish on the floor)
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair/replace celling tiles

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
maintain food at hot holding station at 135 F degrees or higher
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food has to be 6 inches off the ground

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Bulk foods
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Vent hood
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide QA test strips
DAL-7*39 Loosely cover cooling foods−2
Walk in cooler

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−9 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw chicken over seafood

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
Patey in walk in cooler

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
Bar sink
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
Ice scoop handle in ice
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label all non original containers

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−7 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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