What is Yolk Restaurant's health inspection score?

Yolk Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yolk Restaurant last inspected?

Yolk Restaurant was last inspected on August 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yolk Restaurant have?

Yolk Restaurant has 72 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yolk Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yolk Restaurant has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Yolk Restaurant

Name: Yolk Restaurant
Address: 1722 ROUTH ST #132, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 47

1722 ROUTH ST #132, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/12/2023

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Downtown

Ranked #810 of 1000 in Downtown

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

34 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

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jul 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
REPLACE EXPIRED QUAT TEST STRIPS > DEC. 15 '222
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED ORANGE JUICE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE HAND SINK MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPLACE TORN GASKET ON WIC DOOR & WHERE NEEDED
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECT & RODENTS LARGE GAPS ON SIDE & BOTTOM OF DOOR OBSERVED
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OBSERVED ON COOK LINE
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCT & SACK OF ONION ON FLOOR INSIDE WIC STORE ALL PRODUCT 6" OFF THE FLOOR
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR WARPING / DETACHED FRP WALL WHERE NEEDED

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 77

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Dented cans of pineapple observed on dry storage racks.
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep−5
Upon arrival of inspection, observed female cookline employee using cell phone then put it away and began grabbing spatula and utensils without washing hands first.
DAL-8*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
Provide cooling logs for product when cooling >ie salsa. Logs shall be maintained to demonstrate/show that proper cooling is being performed. 135F-70F in 2 hrs and from 70F to 41F in an additional 4 hrs.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove cardboard shelf liners in dry storage room and in between product inside WIC.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace torn gasket on WIC and RIC units where needed. Repair/replace broken and detached coving throughout BOH where needed.
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed container of salsa on floor by back door.
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Renew food manager registrations with City of Dallas for all managers.
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Both Quat and Chlorine test strips observed expired 2022.
DAL-9*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed 2 employees eating in back dry storage room next to stored product.
DAL-11*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Store sanitizer buckets off the floor BOH.
DAL-12*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Provide common name labels for all food storage containers. > ie dry storage, seasoning shakers, etc.
DAL-13*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation.
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide proper handsink signs for all hand sinks. > ie cook line.

Base deductions−37 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FLIES PRESENT
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
NEEDS WEATHER STRIPPING
DAL-6*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
FLOORS NEED REPAIRING

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw chicken breast measuring at 48.1f
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine along white panel
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak at 3CS

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
door gaskets on some ric
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
cant be used underneath cutting boards, please use rubber mats
DAL-6*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
food should not be touching the inside of a RIC top (slices of cheese rubbing the interior of RIC)
DAL-7*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color−2
clean walls very dirty by dish area

Base deductions−23 pts

Jun 21

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
LEAK AT THE 3CS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE ALONG WHITE PANEL
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
FOOD ITEMS ARE ABOVE 41F, MEASURING AT 50F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FLIES THROUGHOUT THE Restaurant( BACK AREA AND MID AREA)
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
DOOR BACK OF KITCHEN NEEDS WEATHERSTRIPPING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
PROTECT FOOD (EGG WHITES) FROM CONTAMINATION, DO NOT BRING SKILLET TO EGG WHITES TO SCOOP IN PRODUCT. BURNT PIECE OF THE SKILLET WAS FOUND IN THE ITEM (IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED ITEM)
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS NEED CLEANING
DAL-8*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
FLOORS NEED REPAIR, WALLS MOLDING/CASING; BASEBOARDS

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT 3CS AND PIPE NEEDS TO BE PULLED FARTHER OUT FOR WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY IN THE SINK

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK SPORES ON THE COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN LIDS
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
BULK WHITE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOODS AND DRINKS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AWAY FROM THE PUBLIC'S FOOD
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
PLEASE HAVE 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND
DAL-7*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
floor tiles are loose as well as baseboards please repair
DAL-8*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
please clean grease buildup on cooking equipment
DAL-9*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
need testing strips for SMARTPOWER solution

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
BAD LEAK AT 3CS
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back door needs to be tightfitting no daylight can come through, means for pests and rodents to come in
DAL-4*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
REPAIR BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES/BASEBOARDS

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
DISH MACHINE IS NOT REACHING TEMP OF 180F ITS AT 117.6F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2
OBTAIN BIOHAZARD KIT AND EMPLOYEE SICKNESS AGREEMENT
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
FRUIT FLIES
DAL-4*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
BULK CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temps are not below 41F (see measured observations) worker stated that he keeps the lid open during the busy hours.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Dirty interior of the ice bin.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
Broken wheel on reach in cooler using a silver pan to level it.
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
Observed fruit flies and flies in the restuarant.
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
Please print health postage sign about current inspection report. Obtain biohazard kit or written procedure.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; pink slime/bacteria observed.
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cooked ham measured at 47 degrees F
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
most recent on file is from 4/2018

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
the holster, where the ice scoop is kept, above the ice machine needs to be cleaned-white residue observed inside
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
a container of seasoning salt was stored on the floor
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2

Base deductions−21 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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