What is Chicas Tacos's health inspection score?

Chicas Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicas Tacos last inspected?

Chicas Tacos was last inspected on October 4, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicas Tacos have?

Chicas Tacos has 64 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicas Tacos safe to eat at?

Chicas Tacos has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Chicas Tacos

Name: Chicas Tacos
Address: 11044 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 52

11044 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/4/2023

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0Fair

North Dallas

Ranked #375 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 4, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

11044 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
1 inch gap is required at pvc plumbing entering into drain

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
provide date marking on any ready to eat foods
DAL-2*47 Permit/license posted−2
Health permit needs to be posted at all times
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Maintain a clean flooring and walls
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Food manger needs to be on site
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chemical strips at all times
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Aluminum on shelf needs to be replaced with approved liner

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP BETWEEN SINK DRAIN PIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SING
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED.
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT PUT ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
REFRIED BEANS 126'F
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN HAND SINK.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-7*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE RAW MEAT BELOW COOKED / READY TO EAT FOOD. STORE PERSONAL CUP AT BOTTOM SHELF OF COOLER.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
OBSERVED DIFFERENT OWNERS' NAME AND TAX ID BETWEEN SALES TAX AND OUR RECORDS, apply for new Health permit from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. Please bring sales tax permit, articles of INC., certificate of occupancy and application fees for Health permit. **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. CALL PLANS & PERMITTING FOR DETAIL, OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480. IF THE OWNERSHIP IS STILL THE SAME , PLEASE PROVIDE PAPER DOCUMENT TO PROOF IT AND UPDATE THE OWNER INFORMATION FROM 7901 GOFORTH RD DALLAS TX. TEL: 214-670-8083
DAL-3*45 First Aid−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−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-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
PRODUCES
DAL-9*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
DO NOT STORE FLIES TAPE ABOVE SINK.
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
RICE 120'F
DAL-5*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD, CREAMER 12-2-20202, MILK 3-30-20 COS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO 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 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUPS ON DRAIN BOARD.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO SINKS.
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
OBSERVED DIFFERENT OWNERS' NAME AND TAX ID BETWEEN SALES TAX AND OUR RECORDS, apply for new Health permit from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. Please bring sales tax permit, articles of INC., certificate of occupancy and application fees for Health permit. **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. CALL PLANS & PERMITTING FOR DETAIL, OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480. IF THE OWNERSHIP IS STILL THE SAME , PLEASE PROVIDE PAPER DOCUMENT TO PROOF IT AND UPDATE THE OWNER INFORMATION FROM 7901 GOFORTH RD DALLAS TX. TEL: 214-670-8083
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 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
EMPLOYEE WASHING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER .

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
MUST REGISTER WITH CITY OF DALLAS'

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-2*45 First Aid−2
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn cooler gaskets.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Lack of chlorine risse

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Foil
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-6*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.−2

Base deductions−15 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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