What is Luby's Cafeteria's health inspection score?

Luby's Cafeteria has a SafeDine safety score of 50 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Luby's Cafeteria last inspected?

Luby's Cafeteria was last inspected on April 15, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Luby's Cafeteria have?

Luby's Cafeteria has 41 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Luby's Cafeteria safe to eat at?

Luby's Cafeteria has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Luby's Cafeteria serve?

Luby's Cafeteria serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Luby's Cafeteria

Name: Luby's Cafeteria
Address: 5600 S HAMPTON RD, Dallas, 75232
Rating: 50

5600 S HAMPTON RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/15/2021

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0Fair

American•Dallas

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

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 15, 2021

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.2

Avg Violations

63 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 45/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (50/100) 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 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Apr 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED FISH: 112.3 F COOKED GREEN BEANS: 113.4 F COOKED TURKEY: 109.0 F
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
SEVERAL LEAKS IN THE KITCHEN ( 3 COMP SINK ), AND TOILET HEAD ( MENS RESTROOM)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR THE REACH IN COOLER ( SALAD AND COLESLAW COOLER )
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
SEVERAL BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED NEXT TO CUSTOMER FOOD ITEMS ( REACH IN COOLER )
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWELS NOT STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROM
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
COLD HOLD: 61.4 F - TARTAR SAUCE
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED FISH ON THE LINE AT 122.0 F
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( KITCHEN )

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ( WALK IN COOLER ) CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ( UNDER THE VENT HOOD )
DAL-6*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
FECAL MATTER INSIDE THE TOILET BOWL ( MENS RESTROOM )
DAL-8*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FRUIT FLIES PRESENT IN THE MOP SINK DRAIN AREA
DAL-9*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
CUT WATERMELON NOT COVERED AND DATE MARKED

Base deductions−27 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ( ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD )
DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
SANITIZING BUCKET ( LESS THAN 200 PPM Q.A. )
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
PICO DE GALLO RESTING INSIDE A REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE " TO GO " COUNTER

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN A COOLER WHERE FOODS FOR CUSTOMERS ARE STORED
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( MOP SINK ROOM )
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
sausage at 114F, grilled fish at 120F. Food was trashed and replaced with food at or above 135F.
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Raw chicken at 44.4F, raw beef at 45.3F.
DAL-8*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Observed employees not washing hands when putting on new gloves.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
protein cooler at 44.5F. Observe and if equipment does not maintain food at cold hold temperatures, repair unit
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
pooling of water at backing/grill station. Find solution.
DAL-4*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
seal of walk in freezer is damaged and has ice build up.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
two ranch dressing date for 07-23-19. remove food that has gone over seven day rule. Food was disposed of.
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
sanitizer bucket on working food contact surfaces,

Base deductions−25 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw pork chops at 54.2F. raw chicken breast at 47.4F
DAL-7*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos−5
employees rinsed tongs at hand sink and reused with out sanitizing.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
protein cooler, buttermilk wash and reach in cooler next to steam bath not cooling to capacity. must maintain cold hold temperatures.
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
thermometer in protein cooler non working.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
fruit flies in back dry storage.
DAL-5*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
renew Food Service Manager certificates.
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
using hand sink to wash tongs. hand sink for hand washing only.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
broken floor tiles.

Base deductions−22 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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