What is The Wild Turkey's health inspection score?

The Wild Turkey has a SafeDine safety score of 41 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 Turkey last inspected?

The Wild Turkey was last inspected on June 14, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Wild Turkey have?

The Wild Turkey has 95 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Wild Turkey safe to eat at?

The Wild Turkey has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

The Wild Turkey

Name: The Wild Turkey
Address: 2470 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 41

2470 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/14/2023

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North Dallas

Ranked #463 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jun 14, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.5

Avg Violations

36 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 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

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Jun 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Dec

Jan 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Mar 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

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
Do not store raw meat above RTE foods
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean inside ice machine, mold build up
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
maintain up to date grease trap

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date all food in WIC
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Repair back door gaps, under and side
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Properly store wiping cloths
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover all food stored in coolers and freezers
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean shelves in WIC and RIC, clean water heater unit
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair gaskets in sandwich cooler, do not store items over floor drains

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAKING BAR SINK AND DIRECT ALL WASTE WATER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS.
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN COOLERS OF STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SODA GUNS

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR FLOOR TILES FROM BAR AREA, REMOVE RUST FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
KEEP ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-8*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 74

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAINS FROM KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND FAUCETS FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
DAL-13*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
DAL-15*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DICED TOMATOES 48'F. SOUR CREAM 48'F

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
REMOVE FLOOR OF ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER, DUSTY CEILING VENTS
DAL-5*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ALL OUTSIDE DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIPS, FOR EXAMPLE DOOR TO WATER HEATER AREA AND BACK DOOR.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S DRINK ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM REACH / WALK IN FREEZERS AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION.
DAL-10*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DO NOT REUSE FOAM TO GO CONTAINERS AS FOOD SCOOPS, PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request. "
DAL-12*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-14*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
CHECK WALK IN FREEZER OF LEAK, OBSERVED ICE BUILT UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. REMOVE ICE BUILT UP FROM WALK IN

Base deductions−39 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CHICKEN 48'F. BEEF 48'F, BURGER PATTIES 48.
DAL-12*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
0 PPM, CONTAINER IS COMPLETELY EMPTIED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM KITCHEN AND BAR, REMOVE ALL SYRUP AND STANDING WATER BUILT UP KITCHEN AND BAR.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
1) REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET FOR MEN'S ROOM HAND SINK. 2) MAKE SURE SANDWICH COOLER DOORS CAN CLOSE COMPLETELY AT ALL TIMES. 3) CLOSE ALL HOLES FROM WALLS , I.E. RESTROOM 4) DE ICE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
STORE VEGETABLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR , WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request. "
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN DISH WASHING RACKS OR REPLACE IT. CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. CLEAN WATER HEATER AREA AND KEEP IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
SPRAY BOTTLE
DAL-7*10 Chlorine exposure time table−5
MAINTAIN BUCKET SANITIZER AT 100 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.
DAL-10*14 When to wash hands−5
EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 20 SECONDS BETWEEN TASK OR WHEN COME IN TO WORK.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request. "
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM BAR HAND SINK.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE ON SITE. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-6*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
1) REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS. REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES FROM THE SAME COOLER. 2) PROVIDE FOOD SCOOP TO FOOD , SALT AND RICE CONTAINERS. DO NOT USE TO GO FOAM CUPS TO SCOOP FOOD. 3) REPLACE OVERUSED BAR CUTTING BOARD AND DOOR HANDLE
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES, DE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER , ICE MACHINE , DISHWASHING RACKS, FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 77

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Use toxics according to additional condition−5
MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER BUCKET AT NO MORE THAN 100 PPM, TESTED AT > 200 PPM.
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE AND SODA GUN
DAL-11*14 Gloves single use−5
OBSERVED COOK MOVED TRASH CAN AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
1) REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS. REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES FROM THE SAME COOLER. 2) PROVIDE FOOD SCOOP TO SALT AND RICE CONTAINERS. DO NOT USE TO GO FOAM CUPS TO SCOOP FOOD. 3) REPLACE OVERUSED BAR CUTTING BOARD AND DOOR HANDLE
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
1) DE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER. 2)ICE MACHINE , DISHWASHING RACKS
DAL-4*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping−2
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
OBSERVED RIBS THAWINGVAT ROOM TEMPERATURE .
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
DAL-12*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon reques ".

Base deductions−33 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE SODA GUN
DAL-3*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 RICE APPROX 10 LB REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: RICE AT 56'F AFTER ONE NIGHT OF COOLING DISPOSITION: CHEF DISCARDED PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of products unfit for human consumption, misbranded or
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING STAINLESS PANEL FROM COOLER,AND KEEP IT SELF CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN HANDLES OF SINK FAUCET, COOLERS, DISHWASHING MACHINE , DISHWASHING RACKS
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-9*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
OUT OF ORDER NIGHT
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon reques ".

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED WATER HOSE NOZZLE IN HANDSINK
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
RIC ACROSS FROM GRILL
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
HANDLE IN ICE SCOOP

Base deductions−17 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Top of the POUR at 54.9 degrees
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
DAL-2*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Wooden legs under refrigertors
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-7*44 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Sewage−2
Waste water dripping into a pan
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-9*45Utility lines/pipes cannot prevent cleaning−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Labels left on clean dishes Inside the dishwasher in need of cleamning
DAL-3*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*45Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor−2

Base deductions−12 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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