What is EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria's health inspection score?

EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 57 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 Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria last inspected?

EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria was last inspected on January 14, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria have?

EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria has 61 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria safe to eat at?

EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria

Name: EL Rio Grande #1 / Taqueria
Address: 5308 MAPLE AVE, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 57

5308 MAPLE AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/14/2024

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Love Field

Ranked #230 of 396 in Love Field

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.1

Avg Violations

27 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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

5308 MAPLE AVE, Dallas, TX 75235

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
Menado cooling at room temperature. use proper cooling method
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wet wiping cloths on the counter
DAL-3*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert single-service lids at front counter
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Detail clean the vent hood filters
DAL-5*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang wet mops to dry

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed chile relino @ 123.1 F
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
rovide cover for chips, beef, and chicken on cool down
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean dirty RIC/RIF gaskets

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed beef soup @ 117.7, cheese @ 43.5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed cooking equipment sitting on floor by storage shelves
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty gaskets on all RICs
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair small leak on hand wash only sink by 3-comp sink
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered receptacle for women's restroom

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw meat stored over bagged plantains in RIC.
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed water leak at handsink and near water hose.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Must datemark food items.
DAL-4*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
All coolers/freezers need easily viewable thermometers.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
Do not over stock food inside of reach in cooler
DAL-2*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Cover pork skins inside of warmer- Protect from pests
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drinks in a designated location
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace rubber gaskets on RIC/true
DAL-5*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Service reach in cooler true -running high 50 degrees
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Must date mark RTE food

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed meatball 128 degrees F, chicken in soup 117 degrees F, and chili relleno 131 degrees F.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty single-use lids
DAL-3*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl. Observed 3-comp sink >400 ppm Q.A.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed using towel as non-slip mat under cutting board
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed knife stored in gap between sink and wall
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash in womens restroom (for blood-containing sanitary product disposal)

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed pork ribs 126 degrees F, chicken soup 129 degrees F. Unit 120 degrees F.
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed dented can
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometer in RIC
DAL-6*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Observed cracked food bin lids
DAL-7*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
Observed dead insects in boiler room.
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Observed uncovered rice
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty walls

Base deductions−32 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed pork 122 degrees F, chicken 130 degrees F, eggs 128 degrees F.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed sanitizer bucket next to food product

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sink to wall. Observed RFP detached from wall.
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Observed missing thermometer in RIC
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed sanitizer bucket on floor, towel left on prep table

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed tomato 69.6 degrees F, lettuce 69 degrees F, sour cream 69.5 degrees F. RIC 54.1 degrees F. Another RIC was 47.8 degrees F.
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed chicken at 120.6 degrees F, carnitas at 124.6 degrees F. Food on bottom is hot. Keep rotated to ensure food stays hot.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Do not place cleaners above food product.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers for all RIC's.
DAL-5*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Do not use towels as anti-slip surface under cuting board. must be non-absorbent material.
DAL-6*34 Pest Control−2
Observed several live cockroaches, including small juveniles. Observed flies around discarded vegetables.
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover food in bulk bins.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, floor
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall where corner is coming apart. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.
DAL-10*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide cover for trash in womens restroom.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-4*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−8 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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