What is Biernat's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Biernat's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Biernat's Restaurant last inspected?

Biernat's Restaurant was last inspected on March 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Biernat's Restaurant have?

Biernat's Restaurant has 46 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Biernat's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Biernat's Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Biernat's Restaurant

Name: Biernat's Restaurant
Address: 4217 OAK LAWN AVE, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 79

4217 OAK LAWN AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/21/2023

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Oak Lawn

Ranked #15 of 311 in Oak Lawn

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Mar 21, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

39 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Jun 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Aug 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Sep 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Mar 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Replace reach in unit lids (damaged)
DAL-3*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Raw beef stored over vegetables in reach in cooler

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Utensils with no handle being used as calamari scoop
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*05 Reheat from 41øF to 165øF within 2 hours and/or Commercially processed RTE foods reheated from 4−5
MARINARA SAUCE WAS NOT REHEATED TO 164F BEFORE HOT HOLDING AT 135F. MARINARA OBSERVED AT 80F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS WITH CHLORINE SOLUTION AT TOXIC LEVELS ABOVE 400 PPM> MAINTAIN BETWEEN 50-100PPM. OBSERVED BAR SODA NOZZEL WITH SLIMY MOLD-LIKE ACCUMULATION SHELVES INSIDE WIC OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT BUILDUP/ACCUMULATION&NOT CLEAN TO THE TOUCH THE UPPER INSIDE PANELS & WALLS OF ICE MACHINE W/BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ONTOP OF BANANAS & FRUIT IN PASTRY PREP AREA
DAL-4*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER>OBSERVED PLASTIC TO-GO BOWL IN DRY INGREDIENT BIN. STORE SCOOPS ON/IN CLEAN & SANITIZED SURFACE. OBSERVED LARGE ICE SCOOP STORED ON CARD BOARD BOX
DAL-5*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
USE PROPER SCOOP TO DISPENSE PRODUCT>OBSERVED PLASTIC TO GO BOWL IN DRY INGREDIENT BIN. STORE SCOOPS ON/IN CLEAN & SANITIZED SURFACE. OBSERVED LARGE ICE SCOOP STORED ON CARD BOARD BOX
DAL-6*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
MAINTAIN COFFEE & TEA FILTERS IN PLASTIC BAG OR OTHER PROTECTIVE MEANS WHEN NOT IN USE
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DUST ACCUMULATION OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS AND CEILING & WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS
DAL-8*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD
DAL-9*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
SEAL ALL HAND SINKS, STATIONARY PREP TABLES & DISH PIT SHELVING TO WALL PROPERLY

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * garlic 53* cheese 53*
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean meat slicer, ice machine and vegetable slicer

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
can not store utensils between 2 pieces of equipment

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Observed personal beverage next to food and drinks in RIC

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

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 MICROWAVE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
GASKETS
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-6*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN RIC
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
COOKED RICE 49.8*F, RAW BEEF PATTIES 53*F, SLICED CUCUMBERS AT BAR 64*F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 48*F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS PAST USED BY DATE
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN
DAL-8*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR HARD TO CLEAN PLATES; REPAIR BROKEN GLASS ON SLIDING RIC DOOR
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM

Base deductions−32 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
AVOCADO 54, SHREDDED CHEESE 59
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
RAY BEEF STORED ABOVE CHEESE IN RIC
DAL-3*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−27 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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