What is Uncle Julio's's health inspection score?

Uncle Julio's has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Uncle Julio's last inspected?

Uncle Julio's was last inspected on July 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Uncle Julio's have?

Uncle Julio's has 67 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Uncle Julio's safe to eat at?

Uncle Julio's has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Uncle Julio's serve?

Uncle Julio's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Uncle Julio's

Name: Uncle Julio's
Address: 4125 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 57

4125 LEMMON AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/22/2023

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American•Oak Lawn

Ranked #205 of 311 in Oak LawnBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jul 22, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 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

+13 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

4125 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75219

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Sep 2020

1 inspections

8 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace broken light under vent hood.
DAL-2*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers−2
Maintain outside dumpster doors closed when not in use.
DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Remove plastic from handles of new RIC on cook line.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in FRP wall in broom/mop storage area.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Fix Gaskets
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Store knives to avoid cross contamination
DAL-8*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Fruit flies

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Sanitizer in sink and dishwasher at 0ppm
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Hand wash sink in rear leaking at drain

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food on floor in WIF
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Kitchen floor soiled/ Soiled cooler gaskets
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Employees missing food handlers
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Missing light shield in kitchen
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Hand wash sink at front missing paper towels.
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Gap at rear entry door
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Unstable sink at bar/ missing floor tiles in kitchen
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths left on prep counter
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
Missing hand was sign at bar

Base deductions−28 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization−5
dishwasher sanitizer at 130 degrees, repair immediately
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Hand wash sink near rear exit door plumbing leaking.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Floors and floor drains soiled. Keep walls clean
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
Missing hand wash sign at bar hand sink

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Keep ice machine free of build up
DAL-6*19 One Inch Air Gap−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Address walk in freezer ice build up
DAL-5*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store uniforms in a separate area from food prep

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers inside, gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers/and other equipments, prep tables exterior, clean prep sink before use
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurfaces cutting boards
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
clean employee restroom
DAL-6*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
walk in freezer
DAL-7*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
in walk in freezer
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
cold running water, food product sit in prep sink

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DICED TOMATOES (68), FOR TABLE SIDE GUAC, MUST BE 40 OR BELOW OR TIME AND TEMP CONTROLLED ALONG WITH HAVING PROCEDURES

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
HOT HOLD ON COOK LINE
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
FRUIT FLIES
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
AT BAR
DAL-5*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Found dented cans.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
Broken lid on the sauce container, please replace.
DAL-3*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
Observed fruit flies.
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Missing light under the venthood. Missing light in the walk-in freezer.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty intake vents. Clean dirty fan covers in the walk in cooler.
DAL-6*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Hole/opening in the ceiling front of house.
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provided covered trash receptacle for the women's restroom.
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
Notification of signage for current health inspection report.
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
Cloths/towels cannot be used as a stopper for cart.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-2*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
DAL-3*45Physical Facilities−2
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-6*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect−2

Base deductions−17 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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