What is EL Fenix's health inspection score?

EL Fenix has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Fenix last inspected?

EL Fenix was last inspected on February 15, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Fenix have?

EL Fenix has 78 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Fenix safe to eat at?

EL Fenix has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Fenix

Name: EL Fenix
Address: 6811 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75225
Rating: 54

6811 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/15/2024

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Dallas

Ranked #749 of 1000 in Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 15, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Dec

Jan 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaky pipe under dishwasher

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean inside of the reach in coolers and reach in freezers and clean the bottom and gaskets
DAL-2*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean soda nozzles
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
cannot use wiping cloths under cutting board

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer too low/ wasn't going through the machine, fixed on site
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaky pipe in bar area under 3 compartment sink

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean interior of RIC/RIF, clean bins & shelves in dry storage area
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide thermometers for RIC
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light out under vent hood

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Dishwasher chlorine too low
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak under 3 compartment sink in the bar area

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
can't have food on the floor, needs to be 6 inches off the ground
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
proper date mark
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
use hand washing sink for hand washing only
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide updated RFSM (Registered Food Service Manager) with the City of Dallas
DAL-9*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide testing strips

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener blade, inside reach in cooler
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Roach observed
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-6*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Vent hood

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

4 Med2 Basic

6 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of microwave
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Pipe leak under dish machine

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Hole in Ceiling
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Restroom

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 76

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak at 3 comp sink
DAL-14*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer is low

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Replace missing filter
DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide cooler thermometer
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Floor and wall
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulbs
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Waste drain pipe draining in hand sink
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-12*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-13*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−37 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cheese 45F, Guacamole 44F
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Pipe leak under hand sink
DAL-8*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Spray bottle not labeled
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of ice maker

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-2*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
Repair damaged floor-wall junctures
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Keep kitchen floor clean
DAL-4*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
faucet leak, pipe leak under hand sink
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed life roaches
DAL-3*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
insufficient hood filters
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register food manager certificate with the city of dallas
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items in hand sinks

Base deductions−23 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Maintain cheese at 41F or below

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
repair damaged tiles
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-4*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
DAL-5*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
Cooler gaskets
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
interior of reach in coolers
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw ground meat over mac and cheese

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Discard container with cracks
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Knife stored in hand sink

Base deductions−21 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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