What is EL Vecino's health inspection score?

EL Vecino has a SafeDine safety score of 46 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 Vecino last inspected?

EL Vecino was last inspected on August 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Vecino have?

EL Vecino has 47 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Vecino safe to eat at?

EL Vecino has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Vecino

Name: EL Vecino
Address: 718 N BUCKNER BLVD #108, Dallas, 75218
Rating: 46

718 N BUCKNER BLVD #108, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/27/2023

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Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in Dallas

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10 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

34 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 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

-15 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

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Nov 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F/ HIGHER CHICKEN BREAST 120F
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands−5
OBSERVED COOK STAFF DRINK ON SERVING LINE/ DID NOT WASH HANDS
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
OBSERVED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
STORE CHEMICAL SANITIZER OFF THE FLOOR
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
STORE WITH HANDLES UP
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES (SUGAR ETC)
DAL-9*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
CLEAN VENT A HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE BUILD-UP
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING WEATHER STRIPPING AT BACK DOOR

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
CHEMICAL STORE SAME SHELF WITH UTENSIL

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF WIC

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
HAND SINK NOT WORKING

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
RUSTED STORAGE SURFACE
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY CEILING IN WORK IN COOLER
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE UNDER CUTTING BOAR

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
Consumer ICE USE FOR STORAGE
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
NO HAND SINK SIGN POSTED
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
NO SOAP IN HAND SINK
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
no scop holder in bar area
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
no hair restraints for all employee's
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
no thermometer in hot hold
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dirty floor of hot hold

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
NO SCOOP HOLDER IN BAR AREA
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
NO HAIR RESTRAINED

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
THERMOMETER INSIT IN FOOD WITHOUT BEING SANITIZED, NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PERSONAL PHONE AND KEY ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-2*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY FAN COVER AND CEILING IN WIC
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
THERMOMETER FOR LINE TEMP NOT WORK

Base deductions−15 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
replace rough surface cutting board
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping towels store on prep surface
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
flies in the kitchen

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO CHLORINE IN DISHWASHER

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
NO ICE SCOOP IN ICE
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL PREP FOOD IN WIC
DAL-4*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing−2
LABEL ALL PREP FOOD.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizing bucket

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
provide non-slipping plastic to put under cutting board, no towels
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provided working thermometer for all cooler

Base deductions−11 pts

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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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