What is Birrieria Aguinaga's health inspection score?

Birrieria Aguinaga has a SafeDine safety score of 16 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Birrieria Aguinaga last inspected?

Birrieria Aguinaga was last inspected on February 21, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Birrieria Aguinaga have?

Birrieria Aguinaga has 95 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Birrieria Aguinaga safe to eat at?

Birrieria Aguinaga has a safety score of 16/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Birrieria Aguinaga serve?

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

Official Health Record

Birrieria Aguinaga

Name: Birrieria Aguinaga
Address: 10346 FERGUSON RD, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 16

10346 FERGUSON RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/21/2024

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0Poor

American•East Dallas

Ranked #382 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 21, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.5

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-84

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-24 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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.

Location

10346 FERGUSON RD, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

4 basic

May

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Feb

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Sep 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 75

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Cannot store raw eggs on top shelf above meat in WIC.
DAL-7*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Sanitizer bucket too low to sanitizer & 3 comp sink, both <150 ppm Quat.
DAL-8*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical bottles.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out & must be stored in sanitizer bucket at all times between uses.
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean inside microwave.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix grout in tile, regrout.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all containers with common name bulk.
DAL-9*21 Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro−2
No manager certificate for anyone working, no manager onsite.
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handles for all employees working.
DAL-11*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
Expired date mark on chorizo in WIC.
DAL-12*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
No test strips.
DAL-13*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Cannot drink while working.
DAL-14*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
Cannot leave drink above clean utensils.
DAL-15*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
Cover single use items coffee filters.

Base deductions−39 pts

Jan 24

Routine InspectionScore: 60

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Molded orange peppers stored above RTE food.
DAL-10*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
Did not sanitize dishes, dish washer put dishes in wrong order, and did not wash, rinse, then sanitize.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-1*21 Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro−2
Food manager must be present from open to close, no food manager onsite.
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for everyone working, could not provide onsite.
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot store trash bags in hand sink, for hand washing only.
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Rust on can opener blade & inside ice machine.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Lots of wet wiping cloths out, must be kept stored in sanitizer bucket.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover food.
DAL-8*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources−2
Cannot store knife under cutting board.
DAL-9*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Invert single use coffee filters or keep in packaging.
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors, walls, and inside microwave.
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Regrout tile, food, and water can get stuck inside cracks.
DAL-13*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need hand wash sign at all hand sinks.
DAL-14*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label containers containing food items that are taken out of original container.
DAL-15*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Cannot have drinks above prep table, cannot drink anything in the kitchen.

Base deductions−36 pts

Sep 23

Routine InspectionScore: 70

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
Observed large pot of beans cooling inside sink. Observed at 108.7 upon arrival. No cooling log or time stamps observed being used to document proper cooling from 135F-70F in 2 hours & from 70F-41F in an additional 4 hours.
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Sliced tomato 55F, pico de gallo 55F- maintain all cold TCS food items 41F or below.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Upper inside panel of ice machine observed w/rust accumulation. Can opener observed with rust and product debris accumulation.
DAL-4*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on hand sink and on prep table.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark all prepared product held longer than 24 hours not to exceed 7 day hold.
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed trash bags stored inside hand sink next to dish pit.
DAL-9*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard shelf liners in dry storage room. Replace w/ commercial grade approved material that can be cleaned and sanitized.
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Moist cloths observed on prep tables. Maintain in sanitizer buckets in between use. Store sanitizer buckets off the floor.
DAL-11*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
DAL-12*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Observed large block of frozen beef thawing in standing water inside prep sink. Utilize approved thawing methods.
DAL-13*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
Maintain coffee filters in plastic bag or other protective container when not in use.
DAL-14*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Fan covers inside WIC observed w/dust accumulation
DAL-15*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace broken light under vent hood.

Base deductions−42 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
WATER NOT FLOWING FROM HAND SINK FAUCET
DAL-10*14 Gloves single use−5
MPLOYEE WASHING GLOVES TO KEEP USING AFTER TASK HAS BEEN CHANGE

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
EXPIRE RFSM; MANAGER WITH NO FOOD MANAGER CERTICATE
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NO FOOD HANDLER
DAL-3*45 Dressing areas:Lockers−2
RESS STORE IN KITCHEN AREA
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
MOP ITEMS STORE BESIDE ICE MACHINE
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
NO LABEL ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD IN CARTOON STOCK ON FLOOR AT BACK OF THE STORE
DAL-9*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
BROKEN DOOR AREA AT BACK OF KITCHEN
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
RUSTED CEILING SURFACE

Base deductions−28 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
EXPIRE RFSM
DAL-2*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DRESS STORE ON FOOD
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
SANITIZING BUCKET STORE ON FLOOR
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT OUT INSIDE VENTHOOD
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY FAN COVER AND RUSTED SHELF IN WIC
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-9*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no bucket sanitizer

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
no handler certificate
DAL-2* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
expired rfsm
DAL-3*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
person dress store on shelf with food
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
mop bucket and rag store with food and rif
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
hand sink use for storage
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
towel store on cutting board and prep surface
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination−5
food in wic not covered

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food on floor in wic
DAL-3*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned before use−2
three compartment sink not set up during cleaning
DAL-4* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
manager on sit with no food manager certificate

Base deductions−11 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med4 Basic

9 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed dented can
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw meat and raw shelled eggs over RTE
DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed 3-comp sanitizer <10 ppm Cl
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed beef 46 degrees F in WIC (50 degrees F)
DAL-5*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed personal drink on prep table
DAL-8*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed knife stored in cooler, knife stored in prep cooler inge gap, tong handles in food
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label dry powder ingredient

Base deductions−33 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER FOR CLEANING SET UP

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
ICE SCOOP SITTING ON ICE IN ICE MACHINE
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK

Base deductions−11 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER SET UP DURING OPERATION

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
DIRTY RIC FLOOR, LABEL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
NO TEST STRIP PROVIDED
DAL-5*30 Food Establishment Permit−2

Base deductions−13 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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