What is The Wild Detectives's health inspection score?

The Wild Detectives has a SafeDine safety score of 60 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 Wild Detectives last inspected?

The Wild Detectives was last inspected on December 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Wild Detectives have?

The Wild Detectives has 35 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Wild Detectives safe to eat at?

The Wild Detectives has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

The Wild Detectives

Name: The Wild Detectives
Address: 314 W EIGHTH ST, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 60

314 W EIGHTH ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/22/2023

▼Declining

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Fair

Oak Cliff

Ranked #179 of 400 in Oak Cliff

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Dec 22, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 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

314 W EIGHTH ST, Dallas, TX 75208

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Aug 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Jul 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ice machine shall be clean to sight from the inside
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
shall provide grease trap tickets/ invoice

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths shall be in sanitizing bucket
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
test strips need to be on site
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Must label all chemicals not in their original container must be labeled with common name

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared
DAL-2*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil−2
store sani cloths in solution when not in use

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
HOT WATER<110*F WITHIN SEC
DAL-9*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
BUTANE STORED NEXT FOOD ITEMS

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
HANDLES STORED IN ICE
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ON RIC(S)
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
DAL-10*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT EXIT

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5
OBSERVED RAID IN ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
EMPLOYEE RINSING IN HANDSINK
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
PROVIDE
DAL-7*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL NON ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKETS

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MILK 45*F IN RIC

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-2*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources−2
OBSERVED DRINKS STORED ON PATIO WHERE PETS ARE LOCATED
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
PROVIDE FOR HAND SINK

Base deductions−18 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Dallas Unknown Restaurants Best in Dallas All Texas Restaurants