EL CENTRO TAQUERIA.

City of Dallas

8231 PARK LN · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Aug 2023.

Last inspected Aug 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
104
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 1
2023
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers provided on site for any employee.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk containers.

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Need choking poster @ taqueria dining area.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Cannot store chemicals by food.

FEB 22
2023
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers provided for any employee.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out of sanitizer bucket, must stay inside when not using.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep all handles up out of food.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leaking sink at 3 compartment sink.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dusty ceilings above prep table.

1 pts Other
*45 First Aid

Provide first aid kit.

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Need choking poster.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk containers with common name.

2 pts Other
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

No test strips provided.

3 pts Chemical Safety
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

Chlorine bucket at 150 ppm, too high and toxic for food.

OCT 20
2021
PASS 2 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket 400 ppm chlorine

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw chicken and raw beef stored on the second to last shelf above ready to eat food items inside the walk in cooler

APR 26
2021
PASS 2 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

milk 50 degrees f; sliced tomatoes-50 degrees F; Raw beef-48 degrees F

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

one ric was set at 50 degrees F- the thermostat was adjusted

OCT 7
2020
PASS 2 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine measured at 200 ppm

3 pts Sanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leak observed when the hand washing sink is turned on

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APR 29
2020
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sliced onions and tomatoes- 55 degrees F

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
NOV 5
2019
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

quat test strips needed on site

1 pts Facility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

heavy dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles in the food prep area

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

cooler set at a higher setting-measured 55 degrees F- immediately adjusted to the coldest setting

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

holes/openings in the ceiling tiles

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

milk measured at 60 degrees F

APR 29
2019
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label sanitizer bucket.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark for no more than 7 days with date of prep counted as day 1. Observed shredded chicken marked 4/28 - 5/3.

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light sheild.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed both live and dead cockroaches.

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Wash hands before putting on gloves.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Keep shelves and floor clean.

1 pts Other
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

No jewelry allowed while handling food except one simple wedding band.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

Keep trash can near hand sink for disposal of paper towels.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

Store sanitizer bucket off floor

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace wall tiles behind RIC. Replace ceiling tile. Repair wall.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Store tongs for self-service where they are protected from contamination.

1 pts Other
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Observed uncovered peppercorns near hand sink.

2 pts Sanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Observed employees washing hands in 3-comp. sink.

APR 2
2019
PASS 16 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair ceiling tiles, cover ceiling, repair broken floor tiles, base boars around 3 com sink

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roaches

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

repair gaskets around cooler doors

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

ground beef stored above onion, cilantro, raw shelled eggs stored above produce in reach in cooler RTE - raw seafood products - raw beef/pork -ground meat- raw poultry (chicken, turkey) and eggs

3 pts Food Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

check hot water on kitchen hand sink

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean tongs

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed salt on floor/keep food 6 inches off the floor

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

food employees need to obtain food handler certification

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips for chlorine/bleach

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food products

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shields

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

raid bottle in clean food container

OCT 16
2018
PASS 12 violations
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off floor

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shields

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for sanitizer bucket

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed roaches in the kitchen

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

use three compartment sink in this way wash-rinse-sanitize-air dry

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not use single use artilcles

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

keep sanitizer buckets off floor

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair faucet on hand sink (bakery area)

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

2 pts Plumbing & Waste
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

provide original drain stopper for 3 com sink

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

APR 26
2018
PASS 11 violations
2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

provide original food graded bags do not use shopping bags

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide a sign about inspection report

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

sanitize utensils after cleaning

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor tiles, cove base, provide ceiling tiles

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up 3 com sink in this way wash-rinse-sanitize observed employee did not rinse utensils after washing

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for sanitizer bucket

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

provide label for food storage containers (prepackaged food)

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips within 24 hours

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet cloths shall be store in sanitizer solution

NOV 6
2017
PASS 11 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

employees need provide food handler cards

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

use utensils with handle to scoop food

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for sanitizer bucket

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor, walls, ceiling, seal sink to the wall

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide written procedures for vomiting/diarrhea events

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs above rte food in cooler

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

provide original drain stopper use approved food bags for tortillas not shipping bags

MAY 19
2017
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

do not chips in cardboard boxes

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

pork skin in salsa at 73F

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

handler cards are not on site, no employee had taken course this if the first notice please get all employees handling food certified

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

store bread tongs in an appropriate container do not hang from handles of display case

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

second time inspecting and there is no test strips for chlroine, sanitizer buckets were not set up either

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair reach in cooler in kitchen or get rid of it

DEC 12
2016
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

have food handlers on site

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

store chemicals away from food

2 pts Other
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

provide test strips

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

clean/repair broken gaskets

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Other Violations

have v/diarrhea clean up procedures

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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