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Taqueria Taxco

2909 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75247 · 75247 · Restaurant

Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
17
16 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-27
Pass Rate
94%
0 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
17 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-27
No failures across all 17 inspections on record
39 sanitation violations found across 14 inspections
20 food storage & handling violations found across 12 inspections
Sanitation critical 39×
Food Storage & Handling critical 20×
Other critical 18×
Food Temperature critical 11×
Facility Condition minor
Employee Hygiene critical
Documentation & Training minor
Plumbing & Waste serious
Pest Activity critical
2025-05-27 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2024-04-29 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2023-09-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
minor Other

*47 Other Violations

CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT NOT POSTED OR SIGNAGE

critical Food Temperature

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

OBSERVED RIC W/ OUT THERMOMETER

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW FISH STORED ABOVE FRIES IN RIF ( FREEZER)

2023-03-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not registered.

minor Facility Condition

*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect

Observed back door propped open.

critical Other

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

Observed dirty fan covers in WIC.

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floors.

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need a sign about the inspection report. "Current Health Inspection Available Upon Request."

2022-07-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer bucket: 200 ppm chlorine

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese: 51'f, 49'f

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Provide cleaning for the cooler

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Provide cover for all food containers in the WIC

critical Sanitation

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

Observed raw chicken above raw beef

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace the damaged gas kit for the coole s

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking for hard to date packaging

Provide date marking for the chicken

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Observed employee prep the taco with bare hand

2021-12-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide date marking for all foods in the WIC

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw meat store next to lettuce

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Provide cleaning for the WIC, prep area,

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed employee prepare the ready to eat food (bread, cheese, meat...) with bare hand

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Provide cover/lid for all food containers

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

pork 120'f

2021-06-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register Rfsm with city of Dallas

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

lettuce 55'f, cheese 58'8

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for the sausage, seafoods,

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide cover for the sausage

minor Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Fix the broken tiles on the floor

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw seafood store next to open package of sausage raw shrimp store next to cooked shrimp

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the prep area, wic, all coolers

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed towel in the hand sink

2020-12-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Employee Hygiene

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

grill jalapeno 107'f

serious Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

meat expired on 12/03

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw eggs above butter

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm chlorine

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired RFSM

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2020-06-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

egg 69'f

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed food containers put directly on cheese, eggs

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw meat above tortilla

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

tortilla

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

big trash can blocked the hand sink

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2020-01-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

eggs 58'f

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw beef store next to cooked meat

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the ice machine, prep area, freezer

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide cover for all food containers

2019-07-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shelled eggs over RTE foods

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer bucket observed <10 ppm. Dish machine observed <10 ppm, 140 degrees F.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed broken thermometers in RIC's.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not place items in hand wash sink.

minor Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use shopping bag as food-contact surface. Do not use towel as non-slip mat for cutting board.

minor Sanitation

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

Provide scoop with handle for flour, salt, sugar, etc. Do not use cup or bowl to scoop.

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Cover food in kitchen (flour, salt) and in WIC (sauce).

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Observed fish thawing in standing water. Thaw under cool running water or refrigeration.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk ingredient containers (flour, salt, etc)

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean outside of bulk containers, shelves surrounding.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand wash signage in womens restroom.

2019-01-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

minor Sanitation

*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

2018-07-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Multiple light bulbs not functioning under vent hood.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Thermometers not visible in reach in cooler in production area of kitchen and in reach in cooler containing salsas.

minor Employee Hygiene

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage. Crate of tomatillos stored on floor in walk in cooler.

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Pots and pans stored wire racks upright. Please store pots and pans inverted.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Sanitizer bucket not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice machine deflector shows signs of infection on interior compartment deflector. Feeder for deli slicer shows dried food debris.

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Multiple containers in walk in cooler not covered.

2018-06-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

tortilla

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken: 115° F

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed food containers put directly on food No shopping bag allow to cover food containers

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

tomato 60° F

critical Sanitation

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

Raw meat and lettuce, potato store together

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all food containers

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

2018-01-05 Pass Routine
6
minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

minor Other

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

2017-07-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

serious Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

GRILL TOPS AND CUTTING BOARDS

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2017-01-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

UTENSILS STORED IN HAND SINK

serious Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EVIDENCE OF DRINKING IN KITCHEN

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Sanitation

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

RAW EGGS STORED OVER CONTAINER OF SAUCE

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