What is EL Molino Tortilleria's health inspection score?

EL Molino Tortilleria has a SafeDine safety score of 56 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 Molino Tortilleria last inspected?

EL Molino Tortilleria was last inspected on July 28, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Molino Tortilleria have?

EL Molino Tortilleria has 54 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Molino Tortilleria safe to eat at?

EL Molino Tortilleria has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL Molino Tortilleria serve?

EL Molino Tortilleria serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Molino Tortilleria

Name: EL Molino Tortilleria
Address: 8519 DENTON DR, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 56

8519 DENTON DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/28/2021

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American•Love Field

Ranked #244 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jul 28, 2021

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

59 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (56/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Nov 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Jun 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Jul 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed insect spray--not allowed in food establishment

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 77

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw chorizo over RTE
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside RIC
DAL-3*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance−5
Observed tacos 91 degrees F without prep or discard time written.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register Manager Certificate with City and have at least 1 RFSM on site during all operating hours.
DAL-5*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label salsas for sale
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed paper, cardboard, and table cloth used as shelf liners.
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Observed insufficient date marking.
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
Observed drain flies. No pest control records on site.
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed hand sink full of items. Keep hand sink accessible and use for hand washing only.
DAL-10*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed cups used as scoop in dry ingredients.
DAL-11*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed re-using single-use containers (lard tub) and storing food in styrofoam to-go containers
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed leaky valve under sinks. broken floor tiles, and sink detached from wall.

Base deductions−33 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty food cutting surface, microwave, and RIC shelves.
DAL-2*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl.
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed items in hand sink
DAL-5*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Observed shattered glass in RIC
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Keep wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Keep food containers/bags closed to prevent contamination
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair shelf in restroom, replace damaged ceiling tile, repair hot water to hand sink. Observed damaged doors.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty walls, doors, shelves
DAL-10*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Provide self-cloding mechanism on restroom doors.

Base deductions−29 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
Insect spray/powder not approved
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers in RIC
DAL-4*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed paper, cardboard, and wood as shelf liners. materials must be durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label corstarch spray
DAL-6*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Provide self-closing mechanism for restroom door

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed tripe 45.5 degrees F, sliced onion 45.6 degrees F. RIC 50 degrees F.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle with no label -- cleaning product.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
No date marking observed
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers -- all coolers
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard, paper, and wood used as shelves.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Observed spray bottle of food product with no label
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty inside chest freezer
DAL-9*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed−2
Observed vent grate has been cut
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed damaged ceiling and floor tiles

Base deductions−26 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw eggs measured at 47.9 degrees F
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chorizo and potato tacos measured at 108 degrees F-discarded immediately by the PIC

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
no records on site
DAL-2*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
holes/openings in the ceiling tiles throughout the facility
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean the back area and behind the stove in the kitchen area
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
cleaning utensil stored in the designated hand wash sink

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Dented cans on the shelf
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak observed at hand wash sink. must be fixed

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Hand wash sink used to store tools
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Holes, cracks, crevices must be sealed
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store towels in sanitizer buckets
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
must clean back area near the stove
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
must provide pest control records
DAL-7*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2

Base deductions−22 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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