What is Buckner Shell's health inspection score?

Buckner Shell has a SafeDine safety score of 18 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Buckner Shell last inspected?

Buckner Shell was last inspected on February 29, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Buckner Shell have?

Buckner Shell has 105 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Buckner Shell safe to eat at?

Buckner Shell has a safety score of 18/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Buckner Shell

Name: Buckner Shell
Address: 2438 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, 75227
Rating: 18

2438 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/29/2024

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Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 29, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

10.5

Avg Violations

28 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-82

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-17 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 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

Jun 2019

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jan 2024

3 inspections

13 intermediate

32 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Follow-up7 Routine

Feb 24

Follow-up InspectionLatestScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw food products stored above rte food raw shelled eggs stored above milk in grocery wic
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
hand sink clogged
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine and food storage containers

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers, gaskets, tables, cabinets, fan covers
DAL-6*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
drying mops
DAL-8*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-11*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light bulbs in wif/wic
DAL-12*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door

Base deductions−33 pts

Jan 24

Follow-up InspectionScore: 71

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
cleaner stored next to fish
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
burrito 109.6, tamales/pork 107.6 degrees f
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed cross contamination in wic raw chicken stored above pork/cooked chicken raw shell eggs stored above meat and milk
DAL-14*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean shelves in wic, cutting boards

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
use approved food storage containers
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light bulb in wif
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-11*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
dry mops
DAL-12*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-13*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean vents, clean shelves, clean gaskets, clean coolers
DAL-15*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers

Base deductions−42 pts

Jan 24

Follow-up InspectionScore: 69

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw shelled eggs above jalapenos in walk in cooler
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
floor drain is clogged, hand sink is leaking
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, ice dispenser on soda machine, clean coolers, shelves

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide food manager certificate
DAL-2*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-11*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves, fan cover in walk in coolers, cabinets
DAL-13*32 Damaged Equipment−2
cutting boards damaged-replace, provide cover for upper part of ice machine
DAL-14*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-15*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair floor tiles, ceiling tiles

Base deductions−42 pts

Jan 24

Routine InspectionScore: 65

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
observed food on hot holding table not reach 135 degrees f or above (tamales 118.6, bacon 98, onion 119.6, beans 128.1degrees f)
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
hamburger patty stored above rte food in ric
DAL-11*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean cutting boards, clean food contact surfaces, clean soda machine, clean coffee and capuchino machine
DAL-13*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no current grease trap ticket on site
DAL-14*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
hand sink by 3 com sink is clogged, faucet broken

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
observed hand sink not accessible to wash hands
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair gaskets around cooler doors, cooler 58 degrees f missing cover on ice machine
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed employee was eating in prep area
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
ice scoop store in dry and clean area
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no food manager certificate
DAL-15*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace non working light bulb in wif

Base deductions−45 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs stored above milk in walk in cooler, raw meat stored above rte food in kitchen walk in cooler
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cheese 51, onion-cilantro 50.6 degrees f

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in store walk in coolers, clean shelves in kitchen walk in cooler and walk in freezer, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean fans in walk in coolers, clean cabinets inside, clean cappuchino and creamer machine, caulk around 3 com sink replace or clean, clean ice cream freezers
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager not provide rfsm certificate
DAL-9*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-11*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in walk in freezer
DAL-12*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
clean restrooms

Base deductions−30 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed beef stored above vegetables in wic raw shelled eggs stored above drinks
DAL-12*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-3* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-6*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean soda nozzles
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves ,fans, covers
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
gap at door

Base deductions−30 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, cappuchino machine

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-3*39 Non PHF dispenser cleaned every 24 hrs−2
clean tongs-bakery products
DAL-4*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
provide
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in coolers, cabinets inside, fans in walk in cooler
DAL-7*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide written procedures about vomiting/diarrhea events
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in women restroom

Base deductions−19 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean cappuchino machin

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean cabinets
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-5*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean soda nozzle

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice dispenser on soda machine
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for sanitizer spray bottles

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
provide label for food products
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor, ceiling tiles, fans
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in restroon
DAL-6*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed gap at entrance door
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels in restroom
DAL-10*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean soda nozzles

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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