What is Ruben Grocery's health inspection score?

Ruben Grocery has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ruben Grocery last inspected?

Ruben Grocery was last inspected on June 25, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ruben Grocery have?

Ruben Grocery has 100 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ruben Grocery safe to eat at?

Ruben Grocery has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Ruben Grocery serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ruben Grocery

Name: Ruben Grocery
Address: 1207 E RED BIRD LN, Dallas, 75241
Rating: 46

1207 E RED BIRD LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/25/2023

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American•Dallas

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

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jun 25, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

36 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 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

+17 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

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jul 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

9 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON WIC/RIC DOORS WHERE NEEDED
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WIC OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Properly store chemical spray bottle
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Detail clean inside of ice machine
DAL-11*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Remove expired food from sells floor

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair cabinet door underneath coffee station
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towels at front hand sink
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site, at least one RFSM must be on site
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed cooking oil on the floor- store food 6 inches off floor
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Grease spill observed at the oven-clean to remove grill
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Build-up seen on vent-a-hood filters
DAL-9*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Gnats observed kitchen/hand sink
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floor/wall inside WIC

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 76

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
All handsinks must have running water including the one near ice machine
DAL-11*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed and measured 0 ppm of bleach
DAL-12*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Remove dented cans from shelves

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
Clean dirty toilet, including plumbing
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace or repair coolers not working or damaged
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace lights above venthood
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean floors Clean venthood Clean cooler vent covers Clean cooler shelves
DAL-5*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
Single service coffee straw must be packaged and wrapped
DAL-6*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket−2
Replace gaskets at cooler doors
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food (drinks) on the floor, food must be 6 inches off floor
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee items (drinks/ food) must have designated area
DAL-10*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at hand sink
DAL-13*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
Remove all expired items (Baya Energy Drinks) from shelf
DAL-14*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometers for all coolers (drinks and ice cream)

Base deductions−37 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
SLICED DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
EXCESS WATER MOISTURE ( REACH IN COOLERS )
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR
DAL-8*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED CHICKEN: 122.6 F COOKED SMOKED SAUSAGE ON A STICK: 130.8 F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN DEEP FREEZER LID
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
BOXES OF FROZEN POTATOES ON FLOOR ( WALK IN FREEZER )
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS
DAL-9*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-10*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES

Base deductions−32 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 73

5 Med9 Basic

14 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
REACH IN COOLER FOODS ABOVE TEMPERATURE
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH BLEACH
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
WATER ACCUMULATION IN COOLER
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAKING PLUMBING
DAL-9*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES PRESENT
DAL-6*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
FOODS NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE
DAL-7*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
DAL-8*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS
DAL-10*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
EMPLOYEE DRINKS NEXT TO FOOD
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
COOLER GASKETS SOILED
DAL-12*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
INTAKE VENTS SOILED
DAL-13*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES
DAL-14*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
TOILET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED

Base deductions−43 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
CUT DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
GRIT PACKAGES NOT LABELED FOR RESALE ( ON SHELVES FOR SALE )
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTHS RESTING ON CUTTING BOARD
DAL-6*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
FRIED CHICKEN: 117.6 F ( LESS THAN 135.0 F)
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
DENTED FOOD CANS REMOVED FROM SHELVES

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DAMAGED / BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER ( GRILL)
DAL-5*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES / OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMEN T
DAL-6*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL CELL PHONE ON FOOD PREP TABLE (GRILL)
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLERS )
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ( WALK IN COOLER )
DAL-9*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED CHICKEN: 106.6 F ( IN HOT HOLD )
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ( HEAVY CONTAMINATED BUILD UP )

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
KITCHEN COOK NOT HOLDING A FOOD HANDLER CARD WHILE ON DUTY TO COOK
DAL-4*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
AN EXTREMELY LARGE AMOUNT OF EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
NO FOOD PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OPEN PERSONAL DRINK RESTING ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE ( IN GRILL AREA )
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VERY DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENT HOOD
DAL-9*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT OF THE RESTROOMS
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN
DAL-11*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*12 Gloves Single Use−5
FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW PORK STORED BEHIND RTE FOODS IN MAKE READY COOLER
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DISCONTINUE SALE : NO LABEL PROVIDED FOR ICE OR CRACKERS OR LICENSE
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER CFM WITH CITY OF DALLAS
DAL-6*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR; OPEN CASES OF DRINKS ON FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-10*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND SEAL ALL HOLES & GAPS
DAL-11*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN ESTABLISHMENT

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 18

Follow-up InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-5*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN CLEAN FAN COVER IN WIC
DAL-8*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
NO LABELS PROVIDED FOR BAGS OF ICE AND CRACKERS
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK

Base deductions−24 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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