What is Henderson Chicken's health inspection score?

Henderson Chicken 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 Henderson Chicken last inspected?

Henderson Chicken was last inspected on January 22, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Henderson Chicken have?

Henderson Chicken has 72 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Henderson Chicken safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Henderson Chicken serve?

Henderson Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Henderson Chicken

Name: Henderson Chicken
Address: 8266 ABRAMS RD, Dallas, 75231
Rating: 54

8266 ABRAMS RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/22/2024

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Fair

Chicken•Lake Highlands

Ranked #538 of 727 in Lake HighlandsBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

29 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 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

+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.

Location

Open location in Google Maps →

8266 ABRAMS RD, Dallas, TX 75231

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean build up on can opener blade.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert to go containers.
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towels at hand sink in bathroom.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors, WIC door, floors in WIC, drains, hand sink knobs.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix holes in walls, open tile, or broken tile.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Quat bucket at 10 ppm, too low to sanitize.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark cakes.
DAL-2*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Need test strips.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food items on the floor, must be at least 6 inches off the floor or higher.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Ceiling tiles missing and broken tile by the back door.
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert to go containers.
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Gap at back door and opening in ceiling.
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need hand washing sign.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

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
Need to wash hands before putting on new gloves to cook chicken.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
Cockroaches observed.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Cannot eat or drink in kitchen while working.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Hole in the wall. Ceiling tile open. Ceiling tiles missing.
DAL-5*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Food prepared should have a date mark of when it was prepared and discarded within 7 days.

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 78

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Improper cold holding, temps too high. Gizzards at 52.6, raw chicken wings 44.7, raw chicken thigh 53, raw chicken breast 51.4, raw chicken back bones 48.6, ranch 55, mayonnaise 51.9, and jalapenos 51.9. Gave notice, will go back for follow-up. All food in WIC must be put on ice or put into the freezer.
DAL-8*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical spray bottles.
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Mold inside ice machine and dirty can opener blade.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site.
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for any employee working.
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Provide routine pest control.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dust on ceilings.
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
No thermometer in WIC.
DAL-9*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert containers.
DAL-11*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food on the floor, must be at least 6 inches off the floor.
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
Provide last health inspection report or sign saying it is available upon request.
DAL-13*45 First Aid−2
No first aid kit.

Base deductions−35 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Handwash sink backed up at prep area.
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw chicken 56 F

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean ceiling around vent hood.
DAL-4*26 Allergen Labeling−2
cakes
DAL-5*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy−2
Replace missing vent covers.
DAL-9*31 No soap at handsink−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
jalapenos and sliced carrots- 63 degrees F
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking pipe on the three compartment sink

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back door gap
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-6*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
chlorine test strips needed

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
sliced carrots with jalapenos

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2
replenish every soap dispenser with hand soap and not sanitizer.
DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
buttermilk with a date of 4/15/21
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
warmers set below 135 degrees F for fried chicken-immediately adjusted

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
sliced veggies-60 degrees F sitting out at room temperature
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
non functioning ice machines
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
must be on site at all times
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
replenish every paper towel dispenser
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
records needed

Base deductions−20 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
replace the shelves/racks-rusty

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
replenish every soap dispenser
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
dishes stored inside the designated hand wash sink
DAL-4*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
DAL-5*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler have a rusty appearance
DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken wing measured at 126 degrees F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
holes/openings in the ceiling tiles
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust accumulation on the fan covers
DAL-5*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-6*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2
signed copies needed on site
DAL-7*31 No soap at handsink−2
soap dispensers needed at every designated hand wash sink
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
observed a roach in the ofice

Base deductions−22 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Dallas Chicken Restaurants Best in Dallas All Texas Restaurants