What is Phatt Matt's's health inspection score?

Phatt Matt's has a SafeDine safety score of 35 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Phatt Matt's last inspected?

Phatt Matt's was last inspected on December 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Phatt Matt's have?

Phatt Matt's has 84 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Phatt Matt's safe to eat at?

Phatt Matt's has a safety score of 35/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Phatt Matt's serve?

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

Official Health Record

Phatt Matt's

Name: Phatt Matt's
Address: 2451 W LEDBETTER DR STE #A, Dallas, 75233
Rating: 35

2451 W LEDBETTER DR STE #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/7/2023

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American•Dallas

Ranked #959 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Dec 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

31 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

16x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-66

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 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: 34/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (35/100) 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

6 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken wings stored above produce; arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer at 200+PPM for chlorine, have at 50-100PPM.
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing grease trap tickets.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
CFM not onsite.
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometer for freezers.
DAL-6*31 No soap at handsink−2
provide soap at handsink
DAL-7*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
clean grease build up on stove and fryer
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean grease off walls and floors.
DAL-9*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean vents and filters.
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged ceiling tiles
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
BEEF PATTY AT 48.1F.PLACE FOOD IN PREP REACH IN COOLER TO WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
GRIME BUILD ON POTATO SLICER AND ON CAN OPENER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER USE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
GRIME ON WALL, CEILING AND ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
DAL-3*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDE OF FRYER AND GRILL, CLEAN.
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
GRIME ON FLOORS AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN.
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO AVAILABLE TOWELS AT HAND SINK. PROVIDE.
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
GRIME BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED FRIES IN REACH IN COOLER.
DAL-7*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
OBSERVED SANITIZER AT 200+PPM. NEEDS TO BE BETWEEN 50-100PPM.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
HAVE PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE. REPEAT OFFENSE.
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASE AND LEAK COMING FROM CEILING, REPAIR.
DAL-4*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILING, CLEAN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed sausage links store below raw chicken and fish. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable−2
no ceiling tile above coke rack area, provide ceiling tile.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime build up on wire racks, on surfaces of equipment, on gaskets of cold hold equipment, CLEAN.
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
date mark wrapped pork chops.
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometer for cold hold equipment that does not have reading device.
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide consumer health sign that is visible to customers. MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-7*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
grease build up on fryers.
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
grease build up on vents.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
grime on ice machine ice guard. water dripping from read and brown grime. melt ice and clean and sanitize equipment.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
register employees food service manager certificate.
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust build up observed on intake vents, clean.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime build up on shelves, grease build up on ceiling and on equipment. CLEAN.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed roaches coming from drain locate underneath 3 comp sink. call pest control
DAL-6*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
observed missing cove base at wall located next to upright reach in cooler.
DAL-7*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
grease build up on cooking equipment. clean.
DAL-8*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometer in prep reach in cooler.
DAL-9*31 No soap at handsink−2
missing soap at hand sink, provide.
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date mark sides that are in containers.

Base deductions−23 pts

Mar 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
grime build up on ice machine. clean and sanitize.
DAL-2*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
observed home use pesticide in kitchen, remove from premises.
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing grease trap reports.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
food removed from original package (raw fish and chicken wings) missing date mark.
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
hand sink missing soap, provide.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloth on table, place in sanitizer bucket.
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
soiled non food contact surfaces.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
squeeze bottles missing label.
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on floors and walls, clean.
DAL-10*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
falling wall base, repair.
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide consumer health sign. most recent health report is available.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken wings stored above beef and pickles, arrange properly.
DAL-2*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder−5
poison powder for pest found in kitchen, remove.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date mark on cole slaw.
DAL-4*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
missing thermometer in RIC, provide.
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
missing soap and paper towels at hand sink. provide.
DAL-6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
defrost chest freezer, heavy ice.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on walls and floor, clean.
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
grease on vent hood, clean.
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 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 wings stored above ranch and pickles.
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak from 3 comp sink, clean.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean frp behind fryer, wall covered in grease.
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide instructions on how to clean up bodily fluid clean up.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
large sugar container not labled.
DAL-6*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
sliced cake not labeled. label.
DAL-7*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
register expired Food Service manager certificate.
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date marked sliced cakes that are in individual containers.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
take vent above coke rack is covered in dust. clean.
DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label container of beans.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date mark bean in clear container.
DAL-4*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometer in reach in cooler.
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide a spill kit or instructions on how to clean up bodily fluids.
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Provide a sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
grease dripping from vent hood.
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
ice build up in reach in freezer.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean non food contact surfaces.
DAL-4*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
no thermometer in reach in cooler and in upright freezer. provide a device.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label containers of spices.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloth out at on counter top. place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

Base deductions−12 pts

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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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