What is Cruz Tacos's health inspection score?

Cruz Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cruz Tacos last inspected?

Cruz Tacos was last inspected on August 25, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cruz Tacos have?

Cruz Tacos has 43 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cruz Tacos safe to eat at?

Cruz Tacos has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Cruz Tacos

Name: Cruz Tacos
Address: 2682 MYRTLE SPRING AVE #115, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 49

2682 MYRTLE SPRING AVE #115, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/25/2023

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Northwest Dallas

Ranked #289 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Aug 25, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

7 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER, RICE AT 55'F, BEEF 52.9'F ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 RICE APPROX. 2 LBS 1 BEEF APPROX. 10 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED PRODUCTS STORED IN AN OUT OF ORDER COOLER FOR UNKNOWN LENGTH OF TIME. DISPOSITION: OWNER TRASH 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
DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN IT AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 10 PPM
DAL-4*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
STORE HAND SANITIZER AWAY FROM FOOD.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS AND CEILING.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR OUT OF ORDER COOLER. REPAIR LOOSE HAND SINK FAUCETS

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN.
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*18 Rodent bait stations−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN IT AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
STORE SANITIZER BUCKETS AWAY FROM AVOCADOS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LOOSE GASKET FROM COOLER.
DAL-2*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler−2
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
HANDLES OF FAUCETS. CEILING AIR VENTS
DAL-4*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-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
SILVERWARE.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-2*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-3*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER FAUCET .
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD AREA ALLOWED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*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-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
VENTHOOD
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Wash/Chicken/Sanitize - in the three compartment sink
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
REfried beans held at 74.5 degrees

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-4*40 Reuse of single service articles−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Ice maker

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2

Base deductions−7 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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