What is EL Huarache Restaurant's health inspection score?

EL Huarache Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 34 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Huarache Restaurant last inspected?

EL Huarache Restaurant was last inspected on February 22, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Huarache Restaurant have?

EL Huarache Restaurant has 92 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Huarache Restaurant safe to eat at?

EL Huarache Restaurant has a safety score of 34/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Huarache Restaurant

Name: EL Huarache Restaurant
Address: 3237 W NORTHWEST HWY #102, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 34

3237 W NORTHWEST HWY #102, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/22/2024

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0Poor

Northwest Dallas

Ranked #366 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 22, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.2

Avg Violations

26 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-66

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-17 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

-2 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

3237 W NORTHWEST HWY #102, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Feb 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Properly store raw meats in RIC and not next too vegetables
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed soiled equipment stored on shelves that are food-contact surfaces, dirty can opener blades and observed employee contaminate utensil then put it back on shelf for storage
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Observed bare hand contact with limes used for juice

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not rinse utensils in hand wash sink
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair torn gaskets RIC
DAL-6*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents−2
Observed dish machine not auto-dispense sanitizer solution
DAL-7*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Use scoops with handles, not plates/cups
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dirty storage shelves, RIC gaskets, remove plastic covering off venthood exterior and ceiling A/C vents
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

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
Do not prepare raw meat over dry-ingredient bins
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed moldy ice machine (inside panel) and dirty can opener blade (food accumulation)
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair damaged backflow device on mop sink

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
bean bag
DAL-7*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
soiled A/C vent tube

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Do not store raw chicken and raw steak together
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean dirty can opener
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair back flow prevention device on mop sink and leak on 3-comp faucet/spray hose

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed gnats by dish pit area
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean exterior of all equipment and dirty venthood
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair walls/baseboards throughout kitchen

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean dirty can opener and mold inside ice machine
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Incorrect label on chemical bottle. Soap bottle labeled as sanitizer in restroom

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark food kept longer than 24 hrs with date prepared
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair metal panel inside ice machine
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed personal drink on prep table
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Keep food 6 inch off floor. Observed bucket of chips sitting on floor
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair gasket in RIC
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Provide light shield in storage area
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair counter tile (bar), leak at 3-compartment sink (bar) and leak in women's restroom
DAL-11*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
Post 'choking poster' and 'inspection report available upon request' sign up for public view

Base deductions−30 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener [blade] and cna opener holder.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
Observed no soap at handsink near dish machine.
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed dead cockroach.
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed onions stored on the floor.
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed equipment stored on the floor.
DAL-6*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash sign at handwash sink in dish area.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
can opener observed with product accumulation / buildup
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leak at 3 compartment sink

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sink to wall properly
DAL-3*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed oyster container being re used to store straws
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Gaskets observed with product debris /accumulation
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Maintain hand sink in dish area accessible. Observed with plastic bags covering faucet
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee beverage on dry storage shelf. maintain in designated area away from food and clean equipment

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Observed not washing hands after cleaning, before putting on gloves
DAL-2*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Cl

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
Observed hand soap does not dispense
DAL-4*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed old damaged plastic in tortilla press
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wiping cloths left on prep tables
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed using bowl as scoop. Scoop handle in food product.
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty floor drains
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
Observed dirty vent hood
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed broken shelving, hole in wall
DAL-10*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Observed no self-closing mechanisms on restroom doors
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks, including in mens restroom

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Observed switching tasks without changing gloves and washing hands.
DAL-3*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed bucket 200 ppm Cl

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed foil used as shelf liner
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty handles of RIC's
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair light in RIC
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
seal sink to wall. Repair shelf coming off wall.
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 77

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed chicken 111 degrees F
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed lettuce under raw meat
DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Dish machine 0 ppm sanitizer.
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands−5
Observed rinsing gloves and continuing work. Must wash hands and change gloves.
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemicals.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed using foil as shelf liner
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Observed several fruit flies
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food on floor
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean RIC handles, floor/wall behind equipment, shelves, outside of containers.
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal sink to wall. Observed shelf detached from wall.
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink
DAL-12*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2

Base deductions−39 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*08 Cooked TCS foods received at 135øF or less−5
Observed beans at 106 degrees F, sauce at 107 degrees F
DAL-2*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer in bucket >200 ppm
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside RIC's and RIF, dirty can opener blade, dirty plates on shelves on shelves and stored under hot hold table.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
observed inconsistent date marking
DAL-5*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed foil, cardboard, and towels used as liner. Plastic peeling from vent hood cover.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Observed uncovered foods in kitchen.
DAL-7*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed cups used as scoops. Scoops must have handles
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty walls, floor, shelves, equipment surfaces, container exteriors, and vent hood.
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Observed light in RIC not working, ceiling vent very dusty.
DAL-10*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
invert mop to allow air dry.
DAL-11*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Observed self-closing mechanisms in both bathroom doors are dissassembled. Repair or replace.
DAL-12*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks, including bathrooms.

Base deductions−33 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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