What is Cafe Tacuba Restaurant's health inspection score?

Cafe Tacuba Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 39 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Tacuba Restaurant last inspected?

Cafe Tacuba Restaurant was last inspected on February 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Tacuba Restaurant have?

Cafe Tacuba Restaurant has 103 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Tacuba Restaurant safe to eat at?

Cafe Tacuba Restaurant has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Tacuba Restaurant serve?

Cafe Tacuba Restaurant serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe Tacuba Restaurant

Name: Cafe Tacuba Restaurant
Address: 9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY #232, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 39

9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY #232, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/12/2024

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Cafe•East Dallas

Ranked #359 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 41% of cafe restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.3

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

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 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

9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY #232, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Feb 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

10 basic

Aug

Feb 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jul

Feb 2024

1 inspections

10 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies at back
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, coolers, freezers, shelves, microwave dust exterior
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace damaged ceiling tiles, walls, floor tiles, edges
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace light bulb
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink bottles sit on prep table
DAL-10*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
tongs hang on oven handle

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-9*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine 200 ppm
DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
pico de gallo 53.3, cheese 50.4 degrees f

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in cooler
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for squeeze bottles
DAL-3*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers inside, clean shelves, clean freezers, clean shelves across 3 com sink,
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
ice scoop sit on ice machine
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food sit on floor
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tile, cove base, wall edges

Base deductions−28 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above bacon in walk in cooler
DAL-5*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
chemical spray bottles stored above clean utensils and food glass cleaner stored on top of ice machine
DAL-9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
employees need cover hair
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
ice scoop shall be store with handle up
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves by vent a hood system, clean shelves in coolers, clean freezer, clean shelves above hot holding table-clean kitchen within 7 days-follow up
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ceiling tiles shall be replaced floor tiles repair check faucet on mop sink
DAL-12*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies in back area

Base deductions−33 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, shelves, cutting boards
DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed spoiled food in cooler observed dented cans

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair floor tiles
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
observed plastic container sit on trash can spoon sit on water heater
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
employee washed utensils in hand sink-use three com sink or dish washer
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-10*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
sanitizer bucket sit on floor
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers, gaskets,

Base deductions−34 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above cooked meat

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers, shelves, gaskets
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-7*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired 5/2021
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
food storage containers damaged
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCF food for 7 days only
DAL-5*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, reach in freezer, clean coolers and freezers, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean tables, clean shelves in the kitchen, clean dish washer
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
knifes stored between prep table and hot holding table
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor edges, wall edges, base board
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
shrimp 48, pico de gallo 41, fish 47 degrees f
DAL-7*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine 0 ppm
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-2*39 Equipment-table mounted-elevated on legs−2
no food containers
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, coolers, freezer,
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, caulk around sinks
DAL-11*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken food utensils
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−33 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
PICO DE GALLO 50, SALSA 49 DEGREES F
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE, UTENSILS
DAL-9*18 Use toxics according to additional condition−5
SANITIZER BUCKET MORE THAN 200 PPM

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
CLEARLY DATE MARK TCS FOOD FOR 7 DAYS
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE WET CLOTHS IN SANITIZE BUCKET
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK
DAL-6*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
FRUIT FLIES
DAL-8*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
PROVIDE PHYSICAL BARRIER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND CLEAN UTENSILS
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOORS, WIC
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
PREMISES NEEDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR
DAL-12*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
SIGN ABOUT INSPECTION REPORT

Base deductions−33 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Surface Different Foods−5
clean cutting boards after you cut raw prduct
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for sanitizer bucket
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs above rte food

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
obtain food handlers within 15 days
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide written procedures about vomiting/diarrhea events
DAL-6*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves, provide approved container for food storage
DAL-8*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-10*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY UTENSIL RACKS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-7*45 Floor contruction requirements−2

Base deductions−17 pts

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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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