What is New Wok Express's health inspection score?

New Wok Express has a SafeDine safety score of 24 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New Wok Express last inspected?

New Wok Express was last inspected on November 29, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New Wok Express have?

New Wok Express has 94 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New Wok Express safe to eat at?

New Wok Express has a safety score of 24/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

New Wok Express

Name: New Wok Express
Address: 1212 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 24

1212 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/29/2023

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #337 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 29, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.4

Avg Violations

31 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

26x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-76

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 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

0 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

Feb 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Aug 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Aug 2021

1 inspections

9 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Mar

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance−5
use time as a public control. provide written procedures
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, food storage containers
DAL-11*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
observed chemical bottles stored above utensils

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, freezer, ice machine external, fan covers
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed wet cloth under cutting boards
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
paper towels missing in restroom
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back door open-keep door closed
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink bottles stored on prep tables-store personal drink bottles in designated area
DAL-8*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert to go boxes
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light shield broken
DAL-10*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
use proper methods to cool down TCS food
DAL-12*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cooked food in walk in cooler shall be covered

Base deductions−33 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs stored above rte food in ric
DAL-11*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cold food not reach 41 degrees f or below beef 48, carrot 50 degrees f
DAL-12*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, cooler inside, freezers inside
DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide in the kitchen and restroom
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all employees need food handler cards
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
cooler 52 degrees f replace damaged cutting boards, replace gaskets
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-7*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back door needs be closed
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food shall be store in designated area
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace broken light shield

Base deductions−33 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-5*14 When to wash Wash hands after using toilet−5
wash hands after using a restroom
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken stored above rte food in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored above cabbage in walk in cooler

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
broken light shields
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
to go boxes shall be inverted
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers, shelves, gaskets
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-10*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
lid on sesame container-provide original one
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at back door

Base deductions−34 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken stored above fried chicken and raw beef in walk in cooler
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
broken light shield
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide by hand sinks
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
hand sink next to 3 com sink
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves,
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks sit on cooler
DAL-10*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in women restroom
DAL-11*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler, replace card board box from the freezer lid/top

Base deductions−28 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks
DAL-3*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
check water pressure in restroom
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back door
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean freezer, fans
DAL-6*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand washing sign back room
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above rte food in walk in cooler
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for spray bottles

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up 3 com sink in proper way wash rinse sanitize air dry
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
broken light shield
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, clean shelves in wal ik cooler, clean gaskets around reach in freezer, clean freezer, caulk around sinks
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
replace broken gaskets around cooler door
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food in walk in cooler

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above cooked meat
DAL-4*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr−5
provide written procedure for cooked food-4 hours maximum

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
cutting boards
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, freezers, gaskets
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
gap at back door

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-11*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-12*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw shrimp and eggs stored above vegetables in wic
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloths sit on prep tables
DAL-9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
keep utensils in running water
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks
DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
food handler certificates expired
DAL-2*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
clean vent a hood system
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide written procedure about vomiting/diarrhea event

Base deductions−33 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
RAW SHELLED EGGS NEED TO TO BE STORED BELOW READY TO EAT ITEMS
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-3*19 One Inch Air Gap−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−18 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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