What is Tikka King's health inspection score?

Tikka King has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tikka King last inspected?

Tikka King was last inspected on March 16, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tikka King have?

Tikka King has 121 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tikka King safe to eat at?

Tikka King has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tikka King

Name: Tikka King
Address: 11641 HARRY HINES BLVD #201, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 42

11641 HARRY HINES BLVD #201, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/16/2023

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North Dallas

Ranked #460 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Mar 16, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.1

Avg Violations

37 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 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

11641 HARRY HINES BLVD #201, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Apr

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Nov 2020

2 inspections

4 intermediate

23 basic

Nov

Jun 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Feb 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Mar

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Follow-up7 Routine

Mar 23

Follow-up InspectionLatestScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
USE ICE BATH TO COOL DOWN TO 70'F WITHIN 2 HOURS. OBSERVED FOOD COOKED AT 8:30AM COOLED TO 90'F AT 10:20AM.
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CUTTING BOARDS

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
SHELVES.
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
INSTALL A HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR ALL BROKEN FAUCETS. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.
DAL-7*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.
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-11*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 79

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-11*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR HAND SINK AND KEEP IT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR OUT OF ORDER FLOOR DRAIN. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET FROM HAND SINK.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*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-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-6*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-7*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
INSTALL A HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICES
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
DAL-9*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
Apply for new FOOD ESTABLISHMENT permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. Please bring sales tax permit, articles of INC., certificate of occupancy and application fees for it. **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-10*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
KEEP FOOD EQUIPMENT AND TO GO BOX OFF THE FLOOR.
DAL-12*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2

Base deductions−33 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
Apply for new FOOD permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. Please bring sales tax permit, articles of INC., certificate of occupancy and application fees for FOOD permit. **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. CALL PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
NO FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN OPENED CAN ALLOWED.
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-4*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
SET UP SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING PANEL FROM INTERIOR OF COOLER. CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM CEILING., REMOVE WOODEN PANEL FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
STORAGE AREA
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-10*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
FOR ALL PRODUCTS FROM DESSERT COOLER.

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED TOMATOES 60.F
DAL-5*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr−5
PROVIDE TIME LABEL TO FRIED PRODUCTS LOCATED NEXT TO CASHIER, UNLESS IT IS HOLD AT 135'F OR HIGHERL.
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER. STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN AIR VENTS, VENT HOOD.
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE
DAL-10*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF PRODUCTS AND BUSINESS, TO ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FRONT CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REMOVE/COVER WOODEN PANEL FROM WALK IN COOLER WALL

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-11*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 77

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-9*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS.
DAL-11*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY, OBSERVED RAW PRODUCTS STORED ABOVE COOKED PRODUCTS.
DAL-12*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR COVE MOLDINGS , CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM CEILING . REPAIR ANY LEAKING CEILING AREAS AT ONCE. INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE FROM KITCHEN HAND SINK. REMOVE WOODEN PANEL FROM WALL OF WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN SHELVES, FLOOR, STOVE, VENT HOOD, HANDLES OF COOLERS.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE FROM FOOD PREP. TABLES.
DAL-4*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-5*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-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER,
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-8*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*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-13*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHTS NEAR BACK DOOR.
DAL-14*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH LARGER WEATHER STRIPS

Base deductions−37 pts

Nov 20

Follow-up InspectionScore: 81

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPLACE MISSING MOP SINK

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR COVE MOLDINGS , CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM CEILING .
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER,
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
SHELVES, FLOOR, STOVE, VENT HOOD
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
BEARD NET
DAL-6*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-7*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
ICE CREAM AND ITEMS IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER.
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-10*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
WARNING ! OBSERVED TWO ROACHES BY HAND SINK.
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
WARNING! DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS , DATE IT WITH UP TODAY LABELS.
DAL-12*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

Base deductions−27 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 72

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-12*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF PILL ABOVE FOOD TABLE.
DAL-15*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
DAL-7*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SAN.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-13*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-14*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOLERS , STORAGE SHELVES, VENT HOOD, FRONT HAND SINK.
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-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBERVED ONE ROACH.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR CLOGGED FRONT HAND SINK, COVE MOLDINGS , CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM CEILING .
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
DAL-8*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-9*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
ICE CREAM AND ITEMS IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER.
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 request "
DAL-11*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

Base deductions−39 pts

May 20

Follow-up InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING HANDLES FROM COOLER
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-4*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-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED ONE BABY ROACH BY HAND SINK
DAL-6*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-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLERS
DAL-8*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT STORED FOOD IN OPENED CAN. USE STAINLESS OR PLASTIC CONTAINER.
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOLERS , STORAGE SHELVES

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 75

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-9*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
SPRAY BOTTLE
DAL-10*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
WHIPE CREAM 4-1-20

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN STOVE AREAS, SHELVES
DAL-4*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
MAINTAIN PEST RECORD ON SITE
DAL-5*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. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE 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. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
BEARD NET NEEDED
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-11*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color−2
WOODEN WALL INSIDE THE MUST MET REQUIREMENT ABOVE.
DAL-12*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
OBSERVED ROACH
DAL-13*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BT DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
DAL-14*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REACH IN COOLER AND HANDLES

Base deductions−37 pts

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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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