What is Cafe Caeli's health inspection score?

Cafe Caeli has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Caeli last inspected?

Cafe Caeli was last inspected on April 24, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Caeli have?

Cafe Caeli has 21 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Caeli safe to eat at?

Cafe Caeli has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Caeli serve?

Cafe Caeli serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe Caeli

Name: Cafe Caeli
Address: 8210 WALNUT HILL LN #140, Dallas, 75231
Rating: 75

8210 WALNUT HILL LN #140, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/24/2023

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Cafe•Lake Highlands

Ranked #96 of 727 in Lake Highlands

Unknown

6 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

38 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

100

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Apr 2019

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Aug 2020

1 inspections

Jan 2022

1 inspections

Jan

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 22

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 20

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
LETTUCE 61.3°, CUCUMBER 55.4°
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
BEANS 113°, RICE 118.2°
DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
3 COMP. 0 PPM.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
LABEL FRUIT / YOGURT CUP WITH ESTABLISHMENT NAME.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE CLOTH IN SAN. BK BETWEEN USE.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER FOOD (CROUTONS).
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
USE HANDLE TO SCOOP (RICE).
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK TCS FOOD 7 DAYS (CHEESE, CK, ECT.)
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL SEASONING.
DAL-10*47 Other Violations−2
PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP PROCEDURE.

Base deductions−29 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-6*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site−5
provide written procedure on site

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
no room temperatures
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, also gasket need to be replaced in few months, clean freezer, clean cabinets inside, shelves in walk in cooler
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
non working freezer, gaskets around cooler door, rust shelves
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide missing hand wahing sign
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wet cloths on tables

Base deductions−10 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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