What is EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante's health inspection score?

EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante has a SafeDine safety score of 50 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 Vochito Taqueria Restaurante last inspected?

EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante was last inspected on July 17, 2019. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante have?

EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante has 44 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante safe to eat at?

EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante

Name: EL Vochito Taqueria Restaurante
Address: 140 S BUCKNER BLVD #A, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 50

140 S BUCKNER BLVD #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/17/2019

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Ranked #213 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jul 17, 2019

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

82 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (50/100) 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.

Location

140 S BUCKNER BLVD #A, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

4 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

May 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

May

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jul 19

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
COOKED FOODS BEYOND SEVEN DAY DISCARD DATES ( FOOD ITEMS WERE IN THE REACH IN COOLERS )

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
FOODS NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE ON SHELVES ( KOOL AID COOLERS )
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
FOOD HANDLER CARDS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL STAFF
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
SALSA CONTAMINATED ( LARGE SERVING SPOON COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN THE SALSA CONTENTS )
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
THERMOMETERS MISSING IN THE REACH IN COOLER
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE UPPER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ( PRODUCE COOLER )
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
VISIBLE GAP AT THE BACK DOOR TO THE BUILDING ( BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE DOOR SPACE )

Base deductions−19 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 76

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TOMATOES HELD AT 50.9 F SHOULD BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR LESS
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
MICROWAVE, FREEZER, AND REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SOIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER ( HEAVY BUILD UP) CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT THE MOP SINK DRAIN

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
NO DATE MARKING OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS ( CITATION ISSUED)
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DISH RAG CONTAINER IN THE SINK
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD NOT SIX INCHES OFF OF THE GROUND ( RAW BEEF)
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-12*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
REMOVE EXCESS DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
GAP AT THE INTAKE VENT IN MEN'S RESTROOM
DAL-14*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
FECAL MATTER OBSERVED IN RESTROOM TOILET

Base deductions−37 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANGER ON SITE
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
REMOVE DIRT ACCUMULATION FROM THE VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT
DAL-8*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL BEER BOTTLES RESTING INSIDE CUSTOMER ICE MACHINE CITATION ISSUED FOR THIS VIOLATION REPEAT OFFENSE

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 74

4 Med10 Basic

14 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE VERY SOILED REACH IN COOLER
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL MANIFESTS ON SITE

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD (KITCHEN) STAFF
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
RAW SHRIMP BEING STORED IN KITCHEN HAND SINK
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DOOR SWEEP NEEDED FOR BACK DOOR (VISIBLE LIGHT PRESENT)
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-11*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
BOTTLES AND CANS OF BEER BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE (INSIDE ICE MACHINE)
DAL-12*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENTS
DAL-13*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED FOR HAND SINKS

Base deductions−40 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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