What is Cinco Taco Bar's health inspection score?

Cinco Taco Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cinco Taco Bar last inspected?

Cinco Taco Bar was last inspected on November 22, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cinco Taco Bar have?

Cinco Taco Bar has 58 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cinco Taco Bar safe to eat at?

Cinco Taco Bar has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Cinco Taco Bar

Name: Cinco Taco Bar
Address: 7949 WALNUT HILL LN #130, Dallas, 75230
Rating: 83

7949 WALNUT HILL LN #130, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/22/2022

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North Dallas

Ranked #5 of 566 in North Dallas

Unknown

8 inspections

Last: Nov 22, 2022

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

41 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

7949 WALNUT HILL LN #130, Dallas, TX 75230

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

Nov 2019

2 inspections

6 intermediate

14 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Mar 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Inspection History

8 records on file

7 Routine1 Follow-up

Nov 22

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
RENEW RFSM

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 79

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at 3- compartment sink
DAL-4*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
Raw eggs stored above RTE tomatoes

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM must be on current and on site
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
33
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk food items near storage area
DAL-8*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Can not use unapproved towel to wrap tortillas
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
Observed fruit flies near 3 compartment sink
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace light bulbs above the grill
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Rechork around prep sink
DAL-12*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drinking coffee at the serving line. Personal food and drink items must be in a designated area for employees and not near food prep area

Base deductions−33 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaky faucet at 3 comp snk
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean can opener blade
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash before changing gloves

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
must thaw under running water
DAL-5*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label bulk containers

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL SANITIZER SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
FLIES IN KITCHEN

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Bare hand contact with tortillas and when cutting limes.
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Raw beef stored above raw shrimp. Raw shrimp above salsa.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Need RFSM.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Need to clean floors.
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Sign about inspection report.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 61

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leaking faucet at 3-compartment sink.
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Observed raw ribeye stored above cooked chicken.
DAL-5*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
Personal vitamins stored next to clean utensils at bar area.
DAL-15*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Employees touch ready to eat foods with bare hands(cooked tortillas and cut limes).

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employees drinking from open containers in food prep area.
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Provide labels for food storage containers where missing.
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide RFSM certificate within 45 days.
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed a plastic container in the hand sink.
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Provide Food Handlers certificate within 15 days.
DAL-9*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Use or keep utensils with handles up.
DAL-10*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
Provide approved food contact surfaces, equipment, and utensils(shopping bag).
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wet cloth on tables.
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean coolers inside gaskets and shelves.
DAL-13*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Missing sign about inspection report.
DAL-14*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered receptacle for womens restroom.

Base deductions−42 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-7*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Bucket CL sanitizer solution observed at 200ppm

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath−2
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Filling sanitizer solution from hand sink
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label bulk food containers
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee drinking from opened container at prep table

Base deductions−24 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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