What is Kona Grill's health inspection score?

Kona Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kona Grill last inspected?

Kona Grill was last inspected on January 9, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kona Grill have?

Kona Grill has 43 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kona Grill safe to eat at?

Kona Grill has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Kona Grill

Name: Kona Grill
Address: 8687 N CENTRAL EXPW #1722, Dallas, 75225
Rating: 62

8687 N CENTRAL EXPW #1722, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/9/2024

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Dallas

Ranked #510 of 1000 in Dallas

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9 inspections

Last: Jan 9, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

30 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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 2018

1 inspections

8 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Aug 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest Control−2
gnats observed in back by sinks
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
out of date products in WIC/ RIC- keep for only up to 7 days
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
employee drinks/ personal items need to be in designated area
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label all bulk food containers
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean walls by 3 compartment sink, floor of walk in cooler (greasy)
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food products must be at least 6 inches off the floor (WIC/ RIC)

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Need updated RFSM
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Missing thermometers

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD OFF FLOOR IN FREEZER

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
WASH HANDS 20 SECONDS PRIOR TO DONNING NEW GLOVES
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE
DAL-6*02 <<<COLD HOLD (41øF)>>>−5
SUSHI FISH TEMPERATURES: SALMON 49F, 52F, 48F, 49F. MUST BE HELD AT OR BELOW 40F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DIRTY KNIFE IN HANDWASH SINK
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
THERMOMETER MISSING IN SUSHI CASE - CORRECTED ON SITE
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CAN OPENER BLADE

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USES
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
OUTER WINDOWS AND DOORS TO REMAIN SHUT

Base deductions−9 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
DAL-2*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
REPAIR CEILING TILES

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW SALMON NEXT TO RTE ONION.
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK FRONT HANDSINK (SUSHI BAR), BACKUP FLOOR DRAIN BACK PREP AREA.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL WATER ABOVE PREP TABLE.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE SANITIZE RAGS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE.
DAL-4*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
CLEAN MICROWAVE.
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK FOR 7 DAYS (CRAB MIX).
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
PROVIDE CHOKING, ILLNESS AGREEMENT AND BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS.
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 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-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-4*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Dented can oberved

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
uncovered food stored under hand sink
DAL-6*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
Blue Cheese in walk in cooler

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 87

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
ice cream cooler
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
wiping cloth stored in hand sink
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-8*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−16 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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