What is La Nueva Puntada's health inspection score?

La Nueva Puntada has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was La Nueva Puntada last inspected?

La Nueva Puntada was last inspected on February 21, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does La Nueva Puntada have?

La Nueva Puntada has 116 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is La Nueva Puntada safe to eat at?

La Nueva Puntada has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does La Nueva Puntada serve?

La Nueva Puntada serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

La Nueva Puntada

Name: La Nueva Puntada
Address: Dallas
Rating: 33

, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/21/2024

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American•Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 21, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.6

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-88

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-23 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 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

Real-time Score: 12/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (33/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

7 intermediate

17 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

8 intermediate

16 basic

Feb

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatest

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (5)

−15 pts

DAL-V1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−3
DAL-V2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−3
DAL-V3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−3
DAL-V4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−3
DAL-V5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−3

Basic (7)

−9 pts

DAL-V6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-V7*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
DAL-V8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−1
DAL-V9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−1
DAL-V10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V11*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−1
DAL-V12*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−1

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 24

Routine Inspection

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (3)

−9 pts

DAL-V1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−3
DAL-V4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−3
DAL-V6*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−3

Basic (9)

−11 pts

DAL-V2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−1
DAL-V3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−1
DAL-V5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-V7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−1
DAL-V8*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−1
DAL-V9*45 Drying Mops-air dry−1
DAL-V10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V11*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-V12*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−1

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 24

Routine Inspection

7 Med17 Basic

24 total

31/100inspection score

−44 pts

Intermediate (7)

−21 pts

DAL-V3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−3
DAL-V5*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws−3
DAL-V10*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−3
DAL-V11*10 Clean Sight and Touch−3
DAL-V12*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−3
DAL-V15*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance−3
DAL-V17*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−3

Basic (17)

−23 pts

DAL-V9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-V1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−1
DAL-V4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−1
DAL-V6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−1
DAL-V7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−1
DAL-V13*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V14*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-V16*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V18*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−1
DAL-V19*40 Reuse of single service articles−1
DAL-V20*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−1
DAL-V21*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−1
DAL-V22*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DAL-V23*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-V24*45 Drying Mops-air dry−1

Base deductions−44 pts

Dec 23

Routine Inspection

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−9 pts

DAL-V1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−3
DAL-V2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−3
DAL-V3*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder−3

Basic (8)

−10 pts

DAL-V4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
DAL-V5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−1
DAL-V6*39 Cutting surfaces.−1
DAL-V7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−1
DAL-V9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V10*47 Health permit posted−1
DAL-V11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−3

Basic (12)

−16 pts

DAL-V1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V2*35 Jewelry Prohibition−1
DAL-V3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−1
DAL-V4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−1
DAL-V5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V6*23 No Water−2
DAL-V7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-V8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−1
DAL-V10*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−1
DAL-V11*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−1
DAL-V12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V13*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (2)

−6 pts

DAL-V1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−3
DAL-V2*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−3

Basic (3)

−3 pts

DAL-V3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−1
DAL-V4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−1
DAL-V5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 23

Routine Inspection

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (3)

−9 pts

DAL-V1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−3
DAL-V2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−3
DAL-V4*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−3

Basic (9)

−11 pts

DAL-V3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-V6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−1
DAL-V7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−1
DAL-V9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−1
DAL-V10*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−1
DAL-V11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V12*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−1

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (3)

−9 pts

DAL-V7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−3
DAL-V9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−3
DAL-V10*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−3

Basic (8)

−9 pts

DAL-V1*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-V2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−1
DAL-V3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−1
DAL-V4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V5*39 Cutting surfaces.−1
DAL-V6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V8*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−1
DAL-V11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−1

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V1*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water−3

Basic (12)

−17 pts

DAL-V2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-V3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−1
DAL-V4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−1
DAL-V5*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−1
DAL-V6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−1
DAL-V7*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
DAL-V8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V9*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
DAL-V10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-V11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V13*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−1

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V1*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−3

Basic (2)

−2 pts

DAL-V2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−1
DAL-V3*40 Reuse of single service articles−1

Base deductions−5 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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