What is Cesar's Tacos's health inspection score?

Cesar's Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 37 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cesar's Tacos last inspected?

Cesar's Tacos was last inspected on July 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cesar's Tacos have?

Cesar's Tacos has 119 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cesar's Tacos safe to eat at?

Cesar's Tacos has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cesar's Tacos serve?

Cesar's Tacos serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cesar's Tacos

Name: Cesar's Tacos
Address: 2575 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 37

2575 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/12/2023

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Mexican•North Dallas

Ranked #480 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jul 12, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.9

Avg Violations

35 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-63

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 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

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

5 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

May

Dec 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jan

Feb 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

8 Routine2 Follow-up

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-9*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-10*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-7*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-8*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
DAL-10*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-11*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 78

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE
DAL-6*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
FINAL NOTICE! EMPLOYEES MUST USE TONGS OR GLOVES WHEN CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
DAL-11*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
FINAL NOTICE! REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER AND KEEP IT ONE INCH ABOVE THE SINK. PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. OR STORAGE AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BEVERAGE CUPS STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS.
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
FINAL NOTICE!
DAL-4*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
FINAL NOTICE! **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. CALL PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480 TO FINISH UP YOUR CHANGE OWNERSHIP PROCESS.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN RESTROOMS
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.

Base deductions−33 pts

Jan 22

Follow-up InspectionScore: 73

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-5*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
DAL-7*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITHOUT SOAP.
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CUTTING BOARDS, GRILLS
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
FLOUR??
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWERD.
DAL-6*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-10*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES AND ROACHES.
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-12*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-13*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
1) RESTOCK YOUR FIRST AID KIT 2) Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-14*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-15*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−42 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 73

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITHOUT SOAP
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
RICE 116'F, EGG AND SAUSAGE 130'F. COS.
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP. TABLES.
DAL-13*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CUPS IN FOOD PREP. AREA
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES NEAR CASHIER AND KITCHEN DOOR TO DINNING ROOM.
DAL-7*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-9*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
THAW PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER, OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERAURE.
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".
DAL-11*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASH HANDS IN HAND SINK ONLY.
DAL-12*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
DAL-14*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-15*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN STOVE, WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RESTROOMS. CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW.

Base deductions−42 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
STORE ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. DO NOT STORE MEDICINE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SCRAMBLED EGG 121'F, PORK 127'F
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES, CHICKEN 48'F. COS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN RESTROOM. CLEAN FANS AND STORAGE SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Jan 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 84

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CAN OPENER

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS. MAJORITY OF ITEMS ARE DATED.
DAL-8*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
WARNING! Apply for new Health permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. CALL NUMBER BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-9*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.

Base deductions−23 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 71

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SCRAMBLED EGG 120'F, EGG WITH HAM 121'F, REFRIED BEANS 120'F,
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS .
DAL-10*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
DO NOT STORE CHEMICALS ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT .
DAL-12*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOE 3 SECONDS ONLY.
DAL-15*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
EXPIRED
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
BACK HAND SINK
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
DAL-7*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
FINAL NOTICE! Apply for new Health permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. CALL NUMBER BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER & KITCHEN.
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-13*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-14*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING IN SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT RUNNING WATER.

Base deductions−45 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-7*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 PORK SKIN DATED 5-2-20 APPROX. 5 LBS 1 GROUND W POTATOES 5-1-20, APPROX. 5 LBS 1 BEANS 5-1-20 APPROX. 5 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: PRODUCTS EXPIRED DISPOSITION: PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDS PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the ab

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR
DAL-2*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
FINAL NOTICE! Apply for new Health permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. CALL NUMBER BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*45 First Aid−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 75

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods−5
DAL-4*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
82.0 degrees canned jalepeno kitchen 69.1 pico de gallp - kitchen 46.7 pico de gallo - customer line
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw chicken over lettuce Raw eggs stored over ready to eat bread
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-8*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-9*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-12*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.−2

Base deductions−39 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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