What is Salata's health inspection score?

Salata has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Salata last inspected?

Salata was last inspected on October 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Salata have?

Salata has 67 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Salata safe to eat at?

Salata has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Salata

Name: Salata
Address: 8307 WESTCHESTER DR #B, Dallas, 75225
Rating: 44

8307 WESTCHESTER DR #B, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/27/2023

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Dallas

Ranked #905 of 1000 in Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Oct 27, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

32 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

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 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

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

Nov 2018

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jul 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label spray bottle in back kitchen
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide latest grease trap invoice on site

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
have spill kit or clean up procedures for bodily fluids
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
display food permit
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
all hand sinks need hand wash signs
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
display current inspection report sign stating its available

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed eggs @ 53.7 F, salmon @ 51.3 F
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometers in all RICs
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items inside hand wash only sinks
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
for soup in back area
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak on 3-comp sink faucet
DAL-8*47 Health permit posted−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cold hold food kept at 41F or lower at all times. Observed cooked shrimp at 66.5 F and spicy chicken at 55 F
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw beef next to raw chicken
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Wash hands before donning new clothes

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items in handsink
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Gap at front entrance
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Observed ice build up on food product in RIF
DAL-7*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Store serving articles inverted
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair lights under venthood
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Post handwash sign (front) at handsink, 'choking poster,' and 'inspection report available' sign up

Base deductions−27 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed peas stored at 52 Degrees F at salad bar[cold food holding line, not buffet].
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed sanitizer bottle not labeled.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
All coolers need thermometers.
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fruit flies.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty floor behind salad bar.
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Food permit not posted.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed chicken 53 degrees F (RIC 55 degrees F) and peas 57 degrees F (RIC 50 degrees F)
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle w/ no label

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Observed no RFSM on site, other RFSM expired
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed hand sink covered with drying rack
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed torn gasket on RIC
DAL-6*47 Permit/license posted−2
Observed original food permit, Sales Tax ID, Certificate of Occupancy, and RFSM certificates not posted. Posted ones are photocopies.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed broken floor tiles

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

4 Med3 Basic

7 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed salmon 54 degrees F, beets 48 degrees F, dried tomatoes 48.5 degrees F
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands−5
Observed employee not washing hands after drinking, handling raw chicken
DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Observed sanitizer bucket over/next to food items
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-5*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
Observed cups stacked and put away wet
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed broken floor tiles. Repair cold water to hand sink
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink in front area

Base deductions−26 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed chickpeas 48.3 degrees F, shrimp 49 degrees F, salmon 52.8 degrees F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed cups dirty

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
Observed excessive fruit flies
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sink to wall, repair baseboard tiles

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed corn 49 degrees F, cucumber 49.8 degrees F, boiled egg 50.2 degrees F, chicken 56.8 degrees F, shrimp 50.8 degrees F
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label chemical spray bottle

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM must be on site during operating hours.
DAL-4*23 Private Water, Plumbing, and Waste Water Distribution-Approved−2
Observed no cold water in back hand sink.
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Several missing RIC thermometers.
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed sanitizer bucket in hand sink
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sink to wall

Base deductions−20 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Discard dented cans
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Hand sink loose from wall causing water to spill
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
keep employee creamer separate from other food items in cooler

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
discard dented cans
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed flies in establishment
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−23 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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