What is DA Munchies's health inspection score?

DA Munchies has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was DA Munchies last inspected?

DA Munchies was last inspected on April 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does DA Munchies have?

DA Munchies has 58 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is DA Munchies safe to eat at?

DA Munchies has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does DA Munchies serve?

DA Munchies serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

DA Munchies

Name: DA Munchies
Address: 4121 N WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas, 75212
Rating: 51

4121 N WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/13/2023

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American•Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Apr 13, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

39 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (51/100) 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

Dec 2018

1 inspections

5 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Jan 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Apr 2020

1 inspections

7 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
Keep medicine/pill separated from food for sale

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
RFSM expired
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store utensils in hand sink
DAL-4*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Clean up y evidence of pest
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Employees must wear hair restraints
DAL-6*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Keep packaged food and other items off floor
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
When you thaw food must do it under running water or refrigeration
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean shelves in walk-in coolers
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Finish repairs in kitchen

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Must wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM expired
DAL-3*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Provide test strips for sanitizer
DAL-4*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Unapproved materials used as liners (newspapers)
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Finish replacing faucets at sinks

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed an open cup/Newports on food counter/prep.
DAL-2*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert single service when not used.
DAL-3*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Remove all unnecessary articles (storage areas).
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Utensils observed inside front hand sink.
DAL-5*46 Toilet tissue, availability−2
No toilet paper inside restroom.
DAL-6*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label food squeeze bottles.
DAL-7*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Ready to eat/plant based foods must be datemarked--WIC.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
unused equipment in all areas must be kept in a dry and clean place
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on food containers must be have date marks on food containers inside cooler units

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
light shields broken must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-2*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marks on food containers inside cooler units

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Fly activity observed.
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-6*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*12 Report Sickness−5
Provide Employment health agreement policy (warning)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
equipment stored in hand sink
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
repair lights in kitchen and under vent hood system
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
close all gaps in ceilings
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair and clean RIC
DAL-9*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable−2
repair exposed wood on counter

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
cheeses 12/20/18
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
provide cleaning for the freezer and food containers

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strip
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
mushroom

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 76

5 Med5 Basic

10 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
cheese, hot dog
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw eggs, tomato, store together
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
provide cleaning for prep area, wic
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking in the wic
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap cleaning for 3 monhs

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
expired rfsm
DAL-7*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
all foods in wic
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
bucket in he hand sink
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−35 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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