What is MI Cocina's health inspection score?

MI Cocina 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 MI Cocina last inspected?

MI Cocina was last inspected on August 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does MI Cocina have?

MI Cocina has 36 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is MI Cocina safe to eat at?

MI Cocina 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 MI Cocina serve?

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

Official Health Record

MI Cocina

Name: MI Cocina
Address: 18352 DALLAS PKWY #100, Dallas, 75287
Rating: 51

18352 DALLAS PKWY #100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/13/2023

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American•Dallas

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

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Aug 13, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

35 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-5 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

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Sep 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW EGGS OBSERVED AT 58.8 F (REACH IN COOLER)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL DRINK CONTAINERS (DRINK MIXES)
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN DESIGNATED AREA
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
SOME CUTTING BOARD OBSERVED NOT IN GOOD CONDITION
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE OVENS
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT UNDERNEATH VENT A HOOD
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR WORN DOOR SWEEP (AT BACK DOOR) PEST ENTRY

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW STEAK 60

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
INVERT ICE SCOOP, HANDLE UP

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
sour cream 50, pico de gallo 49
DAL-2*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
bar

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INSIDE UPPER PANEL & WALLS OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT OBSERVED W/FINAL RINSE OF 180F OR HIGHER - SERVICE IMMEDIATELY & DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL SERVICED.
DAL-2*19 Water System Maintained−5
SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK AT WATER STATION
DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DICED TOMATO 56F, PICO DE GALLO 59F, BEEF FAJITA 51F, CHICKEN FAJITA 51F, SALSA 52F > MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*23 Water pressure specifications−2
HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN DISHWASH AREA OBSERVED WITH VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WAITER STATION BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL FOOD STORED INSIDE RIC NEXT TO CUSTOMER PRODUCT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE AND AT HANDISNK
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use maintained dry−2
DISCONTINUE USE OF MOIST CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD. STORE SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR
DAL-7*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP WHEN LEFT IN DRY INGREDIENT BINS
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME LABELS WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PKG > SEASONING, SHAKERS, DRY INGREDIENT BINS & SQUIRT BOTTLES
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT & ICE MACHINE OBSERVED W/DEBRIS & FOOD ACCUMULATION FAN COVERS, INSIDE WIC OBSERVED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
MAINTAIN DOORS OF DUMPSTER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
bar dish washer - drip at the side

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
salsa

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
paper towel dispenser- corrected on site, soap container pump

Base deductions−2 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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