What is Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1's health inspection score?

Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1 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 Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1 last inspected?

Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1 was last inspected on February 21, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1 have?

Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1 has 34 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1 safe to eat at?

Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1 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

Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1

Name: Methodist Charlton Cafeteria Fl1
Address: 3500 W WHEATLAND RD, Dallas, 75237
Rating: 62

3500 W WHEATLAND RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/21/2024

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0Fair

Dallas

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 21, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Feb 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed mold build up in soda dispenser, food debris inside microwave, dirt inside ice machine

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
fan cover inside wic, wif needs to be cleaned
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
observed knives above cold hold food containers

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ICE INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT (DOORS/ ETC.) CLEAN FLOORS ( WIC / PRODUCE )
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS UNDERNEATH THE VENT A HOOD SYSTEM
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR A-C UNIT LEAK - DISH MACHINE

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometers
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair leak faucet 3 compartment sink observed the floor not in good repair-dry storage and large dish washing room
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food stored on the floor
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
sigle service items off the floor
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
encrusted grease build up at side of grill clean and sanitize exterior of all ric hot holding units

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 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
RFSM must be current and on site
DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
Observed muffins with use by date of 06-06-22

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN / REMOVE BUILD UP CEILING BEHIND THE CENTER WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER FAN UNIT

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
three dented food cans removed from racks ( walk in cooler )

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY SOILED REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
FOUR CONTAINERS OF PHF ( COOKED CHICKEN AND BEEF ) WERE BEING HELD ON FLAT TOP GRILL TEMPERATURE RANGING 106.0 F AND 115.3 F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED IN THE MENS AND WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT
DAL-4*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES NEEDED FOR THE LADIES RESTROOM ( FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS )
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
HEAVY DUST ON THE INTAKE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN ( FOOD PREPARATION AREA ) VISIBLE FLAKING OF DUST

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
CHICKEN 114*F,119*F IN HHU
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED TOMATOES 50.4*F, TURKEY 45.9*F , CHEESE 44.5*F , SLICED TOMATOES 46*F
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*32 Package integrity−2
REMOVE ALL DENTED CANS
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR AND PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-4*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
FOOD ITEMS STORED ABOVE FILL LINE
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER FOOD ITEMS
DAL-7*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
REMOVE HOMESTYLE COOLER ; DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL

Base deductions−32 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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