What is Spring Creek Barbeque's health inspection score?

Spring Creek Barbeque has a SafeDine safety score of 34 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Spring Creek Barbeque last inspected?

Spring Creek Barbeque was last inspected on November 17, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Spring Creek Barbeque have?

Spring Creek Barbeque has 73 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Spring Creek Barbeque safe to eat at?

Spring Creek Barbeque has a safety score of 34/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Spring Creek Barbeque serve?

Spring Creek Barbeque serves BBQ cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Spring Creek Barbeque

Name: Spring Creek Barbeque
Address: 2827 W WHEATLAND RD, Dallas, 75237
Rating: 34

2827 W WHEATLAND RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/17/2023

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0Poor

BBQ•Dallas

Ranked #962 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of bbq restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Nov 17, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.1

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

20x

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

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 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

Mar 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

10 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
staff must wash hands after every contamination
DAL-11*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label all food squeeze bottles with common name

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed staff drinking over prep area
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed soiled towels not stored properly
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Food staff observed without effective hair restraint
DAL-5*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Invert single service to go containers
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean walls underneath dishwasher machine
DAL-7*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean wall ceiling above serving line to remove dust
DAL-8*45Physical Facilities−2
counter top at baking area needs repair
DAL-9*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing−2
label all bulk containers with common name
DAL-10*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
cutting surface observed in poor condition
DAL-12*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
cooked beef in WIC observed no date marking - must have expiration date

Base deductions−30 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed staff drinking behind the food prep area
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair missing door to ice machine/to go station; Seal around floor drain/ in front of the WIC; bottom of WIC doors - observed not good repair (meat/salad)
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed gnats at drink station
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert single service/use containers at serving line/kitchen
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
observed grease build-up on wall/side of fryer. Remove dust build-up on ceiling tiles over food prep tables/walls above/under food prep areas
DAL-9*31 No soap at handsink−2
prep area/fryer
DAL-10*32 Damaged Equipment−2
gasket on sealed RIC - not in good repair

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Conveying Sewage−5
Repair floor drain with conveying sewage present
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leaking faucet at prep sink

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate must be on site and current
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair and replace lid for ice machine and paper towel dispenser
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark items in WIC, food left > 24 hours needs to be date marked
DAL-6*34 Pest Control−2
Observed gnats near dishwasher area
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Observed gatorade, personal drinks laying around. Designate an area for employee drinks and food
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wiping cloths laying around, wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket between use
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food on the floor (bucket of pickles, food items in WIC)
DAL-10*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Observed utensils without handles laying inside bulk container of ingredients, scooper must have a handle to prevent hand food contamination
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk items of sugar and floor
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean floors, portable fan, and counters
DAL-13*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Repair large hole in the ceiling tile near WIC

Base deductions−32 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at prep sink.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gaskets to WIC.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee beverage observed on shelf in dish pit area.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean fan covers inside WIC.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in wall where needed. Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
SEVERAL BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VISIBLE BUILD UP ON THE VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAMAGED FLOORING
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR ALL LIGHTING UNITS MISSING THEM
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
TWO UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-1*10 Chlorine exposure time table−5
DISHWASHER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION LESS THAN 50 PPM CHLORINE BLEACH SANITIZER COMPLETELY OUT

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
SEVERAL EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS UPON ARRIVAL (CORRECTED ON SITE )
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ( AIR CURTAIN ON THE BACK DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT )
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
SEVERAL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-7*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR KITCHEN STAFF NOT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
EXCESS WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD COOLER

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
FRONT DOOR AJAR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
SPILL ( RAW ANIMAL BLOOD ) ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Replace residential freezer with commercial unit.
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean fan cover to WIC.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in wall where needed.
DAL-6*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chemical test strips to test quat buckets and dishwasher
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
provide soap at back prep station
DAL-3*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting−2
seal back door properly to prevent entrance of rodents and insects
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food must be stored 6 inches off floor
DAL-5*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
fan cover and gasket in wic dirty
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
must wear hair net or hat

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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