What is Casa Cavazos's health inspection score?

Casa Cavazos has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Casa Cavazos last inspected?

Casa Cavazos was last inspected on January 18, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Casa Cavazos have?

Casa Cavazos has 96 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Casa Cavazos safe to eat at?

Casa Cavazos has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Casa Cavazos

Name: Casa Cavazos
Address: 5409 N JIM MILLER RD, Dallas, 75227
Rating: 52

5409 N JIM MILLER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/18/2024

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Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 18, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.6

Avg Violations

29 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

16x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 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

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Jun

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
clogged drain under dish washer

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cracked ceiling needs to be replaced
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dirty fans in wic, dirty oven doors, need to be cleaned
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
need hand washing sign above hand sink

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert plates
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, pipes under sinks, air curtains on wic door, clean freezers inside, shelves in dry storage room, clean coolers inside
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises shall be in good repair: repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, wall tiles around dish washer, cove base
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink bottles store need be store in designated area
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap around back door
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed cloth under cutting board

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in reach in cooler-salsa cooler
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair wall. ceiling, base boards, cover all holes
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food -salsa for 7 days
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies around dish washer
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean pipe under sinks, clean microwaves, clean freezer-ice build up
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
rusty shelves
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired on 2020 rfsm manager not on site

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean dirty can opener, inside microwave (top), and dirty ice holder
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TCS food must be kept at 41 F or lower at all times. Observed salsa at 48.8 F, tostadas filled with cheese 4.5 F, carne molida 48.4 F
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label chemical bottle with common name

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
TCS food product kept longer than 24 hrs must be date marked
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean walls, shelves, equipment in kitchen. Clean shelves and fans in WIC
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed dead insects and evidence of pest
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair damaged mechanic equipment. Observed broken handle and broken door on two RIC.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair ceiling tiles, baseboards, and floor tiles in kitchen and storage
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide RFSM on site at all times
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
Post 'hand wash' sign for employees in restroom
DAL-11*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed single-use articles on floor. Keep 6 inch off ground

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
employee in the kitchen must washed hands before putting gloves on

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at back exit door
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed tea container and other utensils in hand sink
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed cloth under cutting board
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises shall be maintained in good repair-floor tiles and floor drain around dish washer, wall tiles behind dish washer
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-8*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired also person with rfsm certificate shall be on site
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking faucet next to dish washer
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace broken floor tiles, repair damaged ceiling tiles, cover gap
DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
repair or replace shelves in walk in cooler
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide rfsm certificate with in 45 days
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
no cloth under cutting boards
DAL-8*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean soda nozzles
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under 3 com sink
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-10*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken 118.6, taco meat 120 degrees f

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers inside, clean shelves, clean cabinets inside, clean tables
DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler, foil, card board boxes
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards obtain within 60 days
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held−2
sliced papaya-employee destroyed
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager not on site, rfsm certificate expired 4/2020-last warning
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cover all gaps, ceiling tiles, walls edges
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide in restroom

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under 3 com sink
DAL-10*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*43 Ventilation,mechanical−2
a/c/ in kitchen
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, fans in walk in cooler, ice machine
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off floor
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler
DAL-6*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
hand washing sign in restroom
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm manager not on site certificate expired 4/3/2020
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed personal food stored above customer food
DAL-11*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
all employees need to obtain food handler cards within 30 days-last warning
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-13*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap around back door

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine not detected
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-4*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
raid insecticide adjacent to soda syrup
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
1. leak detected 2. clogged floor drain

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-7*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
broken cooler handle, broken food container, rusty shelves
DAL-8*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
dead cockroach in kictchen
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
floor tiles and ceilings in need of repair

Base deductions−32 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE TO THE FAUCET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM SCREEN DOOR FROM KITCHEN
DAL-4*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
1) REPAIR FLOOR OF DAMAGED TILES NEAR DISHWASHING MACHINE 2) CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM CEILING i.e. BACK OF VENT HOOD AREA
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
THAWING PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER NOT STANDING WATER
DAL-7*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−22 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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