What is Cuquita's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Cuquita's Restaurant 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 Cuquita's Restaurant last inspected?

Cuquita's Restaurant was last inspected on January 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cuquita's Restaurant have?

Cuquita's Restaurant has 82 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cuquita's Restaurant safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Cuquita's Restaurant

Name: Cuquita's Restaurant
Address: 8076 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas, 75240
Rating: 37

8076 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/2/2024

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0Poor

Far North Dallas

Ranked #397 of 441 in Far North Dallas

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 2, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.1

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

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

-6 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

-4 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

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Aug

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

13 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

8 Routine1 Follow-up

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Provide at least one inch air gap at drains in dish room.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide Food Manager Certificate.
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide up-to-date Food Handler Certificates for all employees.
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide Chlorine test strips.
DAL-5*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Do not use wood shelves in WIC.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Store personal drinks out of prep areas.
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep ice scoop handle out of ice.
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date and label all food held over one day.
DAL-9*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
Label all bulk containers - lemonades.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean shelf above prep area.
DAL-11*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed−2
Breakdown boxes and dispose of trash promptly.
DAL-12*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide a lid on trash vans in Women's restroom.

Base deductions−27 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizer in a dishwasher- needs to be 50ppm
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * onions 50* Pico 48* ice should be at the same level as the product

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on Site
DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
replace bottle opener cord with something that is cleanable no untreated wood or cardboard
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, splash and build up through out kitchen, clean bulk containers

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

1 Med13 Basic

14 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
dish washer 0 ppm

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace non working light bulb on vent a hood
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
spray nozzle by dish washer is damaged
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, freezers inside,tables
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips (qua and bleach)
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks
DAL-7* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
DAL-8*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils and aprons in hand sinks
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged wall tiles, cover all gaps and holes, caulk around sinks
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-12*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand washing sign
DAL-13*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food sit on floor
DAL-14*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered receptacle in employee restroom

Base deductions−31 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Chlorine concentration exceeds recommendations

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Knives stored between equipment
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-6*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide working thermometer for WIC
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-10*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-11*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 78

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cut lettuce observed at 76 degrees F
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Observed employee using bare hands to dispense tortillas

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath−2
Observed hot food being cooled at room temperature
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must have certificates
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Must date mark RTE foods properly
DAL-7*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Rubber gasket in RIC not in good repair
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Gap observed under front door
DAL-9*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Purse observed at wait station. Store properly.
DAL-10*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Cutting boards at cook line not in good repair
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Wall observed not in good repair
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls around and under equipment
DAL-13*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace missing light underneath vent hood

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Observed raw chicken stored next to[and above] raw beef and pork.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap tickets not on site. Service every 90 days. Keep records for 3 years.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site. Call 214-670-8083 for information.
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Sanitizer test strips not on site.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean the floor under the shelves, near the lockers, in dry storage.
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken and meat store together
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
provide cleaning for cooler
DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
observed sanitizer bucket store next to food
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
provide date marking for all foods in the coolers
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
provide cover for all food container

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw foods stored adjacent to and above ready to eat vegetables
DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
measured at 100 ppm-must be at 50 ppm

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash−2
observed an employee wash his hands in a two compartment sink that is used for food prep.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
CITATION ISSUED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 RICE AT 55'F APPROX. 20 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED PRODUCTS IN 6 INCHES DEPTH CONTAINER AT 55'F AFTER ONE NIGHT OF COOLING DISPOSITION: CHEF 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 or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of p

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
KEEP SANITIZER BUCKET OFF THE FLOOR
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE
DAL-6*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
NO WOODEN TORTILLA MAKER ALLOWED

Base deductions−15 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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