What is EL Regio's health inspection score?

EL Regio has a SafeDine safety score of 44 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 Regio last inspected?

EL Regio was last inspected on January 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Regio have?

EL Regio has 95 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Regio safe to eat at?

EL Regio has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Regio

Name: EL Regio
Address: 315 E JEFFERSON BLVD, Dallas, 75203
Rating: 44

315 E JEFFERSON BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/8/2024

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Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.5

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

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

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

Feb 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Sep 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Oct 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Chlorine concentration too high>must be at 50-100 ppm observed at over 200 ppm
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No current liquid waste manifest

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Have thermometer for reach-in cooler & prep cooler visible
DAL-4*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Replace gaskets in reach-in freezer to allow easy cleanability
DAL-5*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
Rinsing procedure incorrect>use/putting bleach in soapy water
DAL-6*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
Clean accumulation of grease in vent hood
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix leak in ceiling/roof by reach-in coolers

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash−5
Wash hands at hand sink
DAL-2*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
Do not use/store pesticides in kitchen

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label any items not in its original container>nesquik
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Put the lids on all food containers in reach-in freezer
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk ingredient containers
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean any grease or debris from floor
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Do not store personal items on top of clean pots/pans

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Water line broke>water shut off in process of fixing it

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-5*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
Rinsing procedure>don't mix soap and bleach
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Do not store drinks above food prep
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Ensure all containers have lids/ingredients are covered
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Re-adjust reach-in cooler door
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk ingredient containers
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean walls
DAL-11*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Fix broken floor tiles
DAL-2*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
RFSM expired> renew immediately
DAL-3*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Properly date & dispose of food
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store dishes in hand sink

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
Dayquil found on top of drink cooler/sick staff
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Chicken observed at 50 F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food staff must be trained in food safety
DAL-5*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang wet mops to dry
DAL-6*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Do not re-use sour cream container-use food grade containers. (use food grade)
DAL-7*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
Additional lighting required in dry storage area-dark
DAL-8*23 Water pressure specifications−2
Increase the water pressure at the hand sink
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on duty
DAL-1*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label drink dispensers
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Gnats observed at front counter near drinks

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe−5
using thank you bags as covered or as food containers must be us approved covers or containers as food containers using recycle containers as food containers must be use approved food containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
raw containers and cooked food containers without any order or separation must be separate raw and cooked food containers inside cooler units to avoid cross contamination
DAL-7*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler dirty inside and outside with debris, soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food packages at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level
DAL-4*45 First Aid−2
missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site
DAL-5*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening−2
hermetic containers with soils, debris and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
food containers without covers or lids food containers must be have lids or covers to avoid cross contamination
DAL-8*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.
DAL-9*33 Sanitizing solution intergrated in dish. machine−2
missing sanitizing solutions on site must be have setup at 3c sink 50 ppm chlorine concentration sanitizer bucket 100 ppm chlorine concentration
DAL-10*21 RFSM supervisory capacity up to 4 establishment−2
missing current RFSM certificate on site must be have RFSM registered with the city
DAL-11*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

Base deductions−31 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler units dirty inside and outside must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
utensils and equipment under water and electric expose lines unused equipment and utensils must be storage in a clean and dry area
DAL-2*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
missing current food handler cards on site must be have food handler cards on site
DAL-3*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
food containers at floor level food containers must be 6 inches out the floor level
DAL-4*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
expired RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-5*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
work sink with broken hot water faucet must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
walls inside kitchen area with gaps in all areas must be replace or repair to avoid pest harboring
DAL-7*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.
DAL-8*39 Equipment-space to allow access for cleaning−2
equipment on site must be have space to cleaning
DAL-9*38 Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41−2
warmers units at 130 F or below cooler units at 46 F back area verified cooler equipment maintain proper food temperature at 40 F or below to avoid cross contamination verified warmer units maintain 135 F or above to avoid cross contamination
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing some date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date marks on all food containers in all areas

Base deductions−25 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing employee health policies and procedures
DAL-4*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).−5
RI cooler 48F must be maintain proper food temperature at 40 F or below
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
missing sanitizer bucket at kitchen area must be have sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm Chlorine concentration
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-6*45 First Aid−2
missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit
DAL-7*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
DAL-8*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies
DAL-6*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
shelving food areas dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
DAL-7*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
PIC must be ensure food containers with out day or dates must be discard to avoid cross contamination

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
DAL-2*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
vent hood dirty with soils, burn deposits and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be date mark food containers in all areas
DAL-5*45 Premises free of litter−2
thrash cans full of litter must be empty during operational hours
DAL-8*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
cooking equipment with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site PIC or RFSM must be on site during operational hours
DAL-10*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

Base deductions−29 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
PIC must be ensure discard food containers with expired dates or not date marking
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
DAL-8*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
PIC must be ensure not bare hand contact with ready TCS food use utensils or gloves to prevent cross contamination
DAL-9*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
missing sanitizer buckets at kitchen area must be have sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Chlorine concentration during operational hours
DAL-5*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
vent hood dirty with grease accumulations and soils residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-6*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site must be have RFSM on site during operational hours

Base deductions−30 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth−5
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
DAL-8*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards on site
DAL-4*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
hand sink drainage not removing waste water must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
holes on walls inside kitchen area must be closed to avoid pest harboring
DAL-6*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
expired RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
air ducts dirty with soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
DAL-9*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
missing labeling on all food containers all food containers must be have common names
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
ceiling dark colors and rough surfaces to be clean must be replace or repair to smooth easy to clean ceiling tiles walls with rough surfaces dirty with soils accumulations must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
PIC must be discard food containers without day or date marking missing date marking on all food containers inside cooler units all food containers must have date marking

Base deductions−31 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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