What is Chimalma Taco Bar Co.'s health inspection score?

Chimalma Taco Bar Co. has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chimalma Taco Bar Co. last inspected?

Chimalma Taco Bar Co. was last inspected on July 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chimalma Taco Bar Co. have?

Chimalma Taco Bar Co. has 22 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chimalma Taco Bar Co. safe to eat at?

Chimalma Taco Bar Co. has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chimalma Taco Bar Co. serve?

Chimalma Taco Bar Co. serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chimalma Taco Bar Co.

Name: Chimalma Taco Bar Co.
Address: 701 COMMERCE ST #120, Dallas, 75202
Rating: 62

701 COMMERCE ST #120, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/12/2023

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0Fair

Mexican•Downtown

Ranked #568 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 12, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

15x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 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

701 COMMERCE ST #120, Dallas, TX 75202

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mop when not in use
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide quat test strips for 3 compartment sink
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store sanitizer buckets off the floor
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace broken light under vent hood

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-2*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
WIC

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Inside upper panel of ice machine observed with black mold like substance

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
Dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Store large clean utensils with handles up. Us proper scoop to handle dry ingredients . Store ice scoop on clean /sanitized surface, Observed on soda drain

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
bar nozzle black mold like
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap ticket with in the last 90 days

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor and under shelves in WIC
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
***NO RFSM ON SITE***
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
must have food handler card with in 60 days hire
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
drinking in the dish area
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide quat test strips to test solution

Base deductions−20 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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