What is EL Mero Mero Tamalero's health inspection score?

EL Mero Mero Tamalero has a SafeDine safety score of 55 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 Mero Mero Tamalero last inspected?

EL Mero Mero Tamalero was last inspected on July 26, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Mero Mero Tamalero have?

EL Mero Mero Tamalero has 31 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Mero Mero Tamalero safe to eat at?

EL Mero Mero Tamalero has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Mero Mero Tamalero

Name: EL Mero Mero Tamalero
Address: 920 S HARWOOD #110, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 55

920 S HARWOOD #110, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/26/2023

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Downtown

Ranked #851 of 1000 in Downtown

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Jul 26, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

35 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

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

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 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 foods stored above rte foods in ric, arrange properly.
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer at 200+PPM, chlorine sanitizer should be at 50-100 PPM

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
clean wire shelves that are above food warmers.
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
store in use utensils in clean surface.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean wire shelves, clean drains and vent hood.
DAL-6*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
repair leak coming from ice container.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED TO SCOOP DRY Ingredients
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
RIC GASKETS OBSERVED WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION VENT ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
REPLACE CHIPPED RUBBER SPATULAS

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Upper inside panel of ice machine observed with black mold like substance in corners

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
RIC gaskets observed with heavy food/debris accumulation
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed ice scoop stored on soda drain.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Equipment stored in sink.
DAL-3*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
vent hood
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
algae in ice machine

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
need food handler cards for everyone that has been hired more than 60 days
DAL-3*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable−2
provide thermometer for front counter
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
store ice scoop in clean dry place

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean inside cooler in kitchen

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean fan in kitchen

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Ice maker in need of an air gap
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Pork tamales held at 110.0 degrees

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Ruiz 4971 02-21-2024
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5

Base deductions−5 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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