What is Mei Mei Buffet's health inspection score?

Mei Mei Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mei Mei Buffet last inspected?

Mei Mei Buffet was last inspected on February 20, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mei Mei Buffet have?

Mei Mei Buffet has 65 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mei Mei Buffet safe to eat at?

Mei Mei Buffet has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mei Mei Buffet serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mei Mei Buffet

Name: Mei Mei Buffet
Address: 10455 N CENTRAL EXPW #123, Dallas, 75231
Rating: 51

10455 N CENTRAL EXPW #123, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/20/2024

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0Fair

American•Lake Highlands

Ranked #582 of 727 in Lake HighlandsBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 20, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

28 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

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

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 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

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (51/100) 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

Feb 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jan

Aug 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

May 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
fish above RTE food
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken on buffet 125f

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
door seal broken handle broken ric
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths between uses stored
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dirty air vents

Base deductions−16 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
All food contact surfaces (cook line) sight & touch
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cold holding temperatures must be maintained at 41 F
DAL-9*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Food handling ready to eat foods must wear gloves

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return−2
Additional reminders required buffet lines
DAL-2*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
Observed cooked meat/beef cooling at room temperature
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed open drinking cups at cook line/in RIC
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Ice scoop observed on top of the ice
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak underneath wok area
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean vent a hood filters to remove build-up
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Ready to eat food must be date marked with used by date-7 days

Base deductions−29 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
RENEW RFSM
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CAN OPENER BLADE
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLESS

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
LIGHT BULB OUT IN VENT HOOD
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE DAMAGED FRYER BASKETS

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CAN OPENER BLADE
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED CHICKEN RAW SHRIMP OVER COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING GLOVES
DAL-4*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
DO NOT TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL COOKED PRODUCT
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPAIR COOLER SEALS AND HANDLES
DAL-7*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
REMOVE DEAD INSECTS
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS SEGREGATED WITH LID
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD OFF FLOOR
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Base deductions−32 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MUSSELS 43.7°, RAW CHICKEN 51°, CRAB DIP 51°.
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
RAW CK. ABOVE RTE FOOD IN WIC.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
CLEANERS ABOVE FOOD PREP/STORAGE/UTENSIL CLEANING STATION.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-4*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
MISSING TEST STRIPS.
DAL-5*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
OBSERVED DEAD CRICKETS/ ROACH.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
STORE PERSONAL FOOD AWAY FROM FOOD PREP.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL SUGAR, ECT.
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR (WIC CABBAGE).
DAL-10*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
INVERT SCOOP HANDLES & FORK HANDLES FOR TOGO.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR MISSING FLOOR WALL TILES.
DAL-12*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
WOMEN RR NEEDS COVERED TRASH.
DAL-13*47 Other Violations−2
ACQUIRE HANDWASH SIGN FOR HS & EMPLOYEE RESTROOM & BODILY CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS.

Base deductions−35 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw meat stored over cooked food items
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean can opener blade, clean interior of ice machine

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store bucket in hand sink
DAL-6*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Inside reach in freezer

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
DAL-4*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed dented cans
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
Ice scoop handle in ice. chilling food containers in ice used for consumption
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
bucket in handsink
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-7*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
dead insects observed
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−29 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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