What is Flying Saucer's health inspection score?

Flying Saucer has a SafeDine safety score of 43 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Flying Saucer last inspected?

Flying Saucer was last inspected on November 16, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Flying Saucer have?

Flying Saucer has 56 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Flying Saucer safe to eat at?

Flying Saucer has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Flying Saucer serve?

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

Official Health Record

Flying Saucer

Name: Flying Saucer
Address: 3111 OLYMPUS BLVD #100, Dallas, 75019
Rating: 43

3111 OLYMPUS BLVD #100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/16/2023

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American•Dallas

Ranked #916 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Nov 16, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-57

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 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

-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

Aug 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Mar 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Mar 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
DO NOT STORE ANY BOTTLES BEVERAGE IN ICE MACHINE.
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
RICE 126'F, PORK 102'F
DAL-9*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MACHINE TESTED AT 10 PPM. PLEASE MAINTAIN IT AT 50 PPM.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans−2
DO NOT KEEP HOT CHICKEN IN DEEP CONTAINER FOR COOLING. USE SHALLOW PAN FOR COOLING.
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
KEEP TORTILLA CHIPS CONTAINER COVERED AT AL TIMES.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-8*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.

Base deductions−27 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
DO NOT STORE RAW MEAT ABOVE COOKED FOOD, i.e. RAW STEAK ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN.
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF COFFEE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-6*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
KEEP TORTILLA CHIPS STORED NEAR WATER HEATER COVERED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
remove all expired products

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
need choking hazard poster sign and provide current food inspection report available upon request sign
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
do not put knives in between counters, coolers or tables
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
need City of Dallas RFSM

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding−5
DO NOT USE STEAM TABLE AND DOUBLE CONTAINERS TO REHEAT FOOD, OBSERVED CHILI AT 120'F. COS
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
RECORD ON SITE DATED 10-22-21. GREASE TRAP NEED TO BE CLEANED EVERY 90 DAYS.
DAL-6*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS ON SITE, i.e. HAM DATED 3-15

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DO NOT KEEP EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE ABOVE FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN.
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
CHEMICAL BOTTLE STORE ON HAND SINK AT BAR

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK IN COOKING LINE
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY GASKET AT DOOR OF WIC
DAL-5*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
MAINTAIN COFFEE/ TEA FILTER IN PLASTIC BAG OR OTHER PROTECTIVE MEANS WHILE IN STORAGE

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
STORE CHEMICAL BOTTLES AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM , CONTAINER EMPTIED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED TWO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-7*31 No soap at handsink−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*14 When to wash hands−5
EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BETWEEN TASK. i.e. AFTER TOUCHING PHONES AND BEFORE DONNING GLOVES
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE ON SITE
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
) “SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cut tomatoes held at 47.5 degrees

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Beard nets missing
DAL-2*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Cooks line
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Cooked meats

Base deductions−17 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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