What is Carnitas LA Cotorra's health inspection score?

Carnitas LA Cotorra has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Carnitas LA Cotorra last inspected?

Carnitas LA Cotorra was last inspected on January 22, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Carnitas LA Cotorra have?

Carnitas LA Cotorra has 95 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Carnitas LA Cotorra safe to eat at?

Carnitas LA Cotorra has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Carnitas LA Cotorra serve?

Carnitas LA Cotorra serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Carnitas LA Cotorra

Name: Carnitas LA Cotorra
Address: 2031 S BUCKNER BLVD #A, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 33

2031 S BUCKNER BLVD #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/22/2024

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0Poor

American•Pleasant Grove

Ranked #308 of 371 in Pleasant GroveBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.5

Avg Violations

27 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-67

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 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

+6 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

2031 S BUCKNER BLVD #A, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED ABOVE CARNITAS IN WIC

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN GASKETS, SHELVES, FAN COVERS, TABLES, COOLERS
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
COVER FOOD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
PROVIDE SIGN ABOUT INSPECTION REPORT
DAL-4*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE ARTICLES
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS IN HAND SINK
DAL-6*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
USE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WET WIPING CLOTHS SIT ON PREP TABLE
DAL-8*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOOR
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK BOTTLES SIT ON PREP TABLE
DAL-11*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
SET UP 3 COM SINK WASH RINSE SANITIZED AIR DRYING

Base deductions−25 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
separate raw hamburger patty and raw beef
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
beans 53.4, salsa 54 degrees f
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaks under hand sink asap

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, coolers, shelves, pipes under sinks, table
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cover all holes, damages
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-5*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
use proper method for cooling rapid cooling equipment or smaller portions or placing the food in shallow pans
DAL-7*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
employee washed hands in 3 com sink
DAL-10*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food containers in walk in cooler
DAL-11*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method−5
use paper towels to dry hands not apron or cloth
DAL-9*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
observed employee touched rte food with bare hands

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, shelves, gaskets, pipe under 3 com sink, cooler doors
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cove base shall be repaired
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-6*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
broken gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-7*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-10*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired, manager not on site
DAL-12*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair and facial hair
DAL-13*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers

Base deductions−32 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking faucets and pipe under hand sink

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-5*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
repair gaskets around walk in cooler door
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed cloth under cutting board
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at door
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, walk in cooler doors, gaskets

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Store bottle next to coffee

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
Can not use 3 compartment sink to wash hands
DAL-3*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing−2
Label all container
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket−2
Repair broken gasket
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
Must post Health permit
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Items in hand sink, only used for hand washing
DAL-8*37 Food preparation−2
Can not use foil pan to press meat
DAL-9*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Clean ventilation hood

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-5*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
sanitizer bucket too strong (bleach more than 200 ppm)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace broken light shields, and check light bulbs in the kitchen
DAL-3*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
broken gaskets
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed wiping cloth under cutting board
DAL-7*47 Health permit posted−2
health permit not posted
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor-food sit on floor
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
knife sit on hand sink, blender in back hand sink

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-10*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair broken floor tiles, cove base
DAL-3*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
clean vent a hood system
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
gaskets around walk in cooler door screws in ice machine
DAL-5*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
wrapped single use articles
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food in walk in cooler
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensil in hand sink

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw beef stored above cooked food
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking faucets and pipe
DAL-11*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide test strips
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-4*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
food handler cards
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop food
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, freezers
DAL-10*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine,shelves, gaskets,
DAL-6*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
observed personal drink bottle in ice machine (ice for human consumption)
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert to go boxes
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-5*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
check water pressure
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
employees need to obtain food handler cards
DAL-10*47 Health permit posted−2
provide duplicate health permit

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
WALK IN COOLER AT 51'F

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT USE FOIL
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2

Base deductions−9 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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