What is The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen's health inspection score?

The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 39 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 Salvation Army - Main Kitchen last inspected?

The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen was last inspected on December 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen have?

The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen has 51 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen safe to eat at?

The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen serve?

The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen

Name: The Salvation Army - Main Kitchen
Address: 8341 ELAM RD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 39

8341 ELAM RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/7/2023

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0Poor

American•Pleasant Grove

Ranked #277 of 371 in Pleasant GroveBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Dec 7, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

17x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 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

8341 ELAM RD, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Mar 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed shelled eggs above cheese in walk in cooler
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-4*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up three com sink
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
shelf needs be 6 inches off the floor
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide food manager certificate

Base deductions−27 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw shelled eggs stored above kids milk in wic
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
check leaking pipe in wif
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food items-separate in wic
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide
DAL-8*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean pipes under 3 com sink, clean shelves

Base deductions−27 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean shelves, ice in wif

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide rfsm certificate
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No current grease trap report (last one 11/12/21)
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Mold found in ice machine and food debris in oven

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors of walk-in cooler and freezer
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies found upon inspection

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
expired food in walk in cooler (guacamole)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain RFSM certificate from the City of Dallas
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
personal medication
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor in walk in freezer, clean floor drain
DAL-3* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
provide rfsm certificate from the city of Dallas
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food/drink
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
peanut butter's expired 2019, remove from shelves, also broken lid
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs stored above vegetables in walk in cooler
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, microwave

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chlorine sanitizer test strips
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-8*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
ice scoop

Base deductions−30 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−6 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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