What is Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria's health inspection score?

Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 26 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria last inspected?

Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria was last inspected on August 24, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria have?

Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria has 106 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria safe to eat at?

Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria has a safety score of 26/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria

Name: Fuel Town Fuel City Taqueria
Address: 2201 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 26

2201 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/24/2023

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Northwest Dallas

Ranked #383 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Aug 24, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.6

Avg Violations

32 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-74

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-18 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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

2201 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
DAL-8*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
DO NOT STORE CHEMICAL ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS, SALT.
DAL-10*14 Gloves single use−5
EMPLOYEE MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING TRASH CAN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND WALLS. AND FLOOR
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
USE HAND SINK FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY.
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN TABLES, COOLERS OR STEAM TABLE.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING COVER FROM ICE MACHINE. REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET FROM KITCHEN HAND SINK.

Base deductions−34 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
KEEP CURRENT GREASE TRAP RECORD ON SITE.
DAL-11*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING COVER FROM ICE MACHINE.
DAL-3*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICES FROM KITCHEN RESTROOM DOOR .
DAL-4*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN TABLES.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES.
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
DAL-12*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
FLOUR CONTAINER???

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 5 SECONDS, MUST WASH FOR 20 SECONDS.
DAL-6*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
PORK DATED 7-30-22
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES, BEEF 48, CHICKEN PATTIES 49'F,
DAL-8*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
STORE CHEMICAL AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
KEEP ICE MACHINE COMPRESSOR COVERED.
DAL-5*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
KEEP KID AWAY FROM KITCHEN AREA.
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE ANY KNIFE IN THE GAP BETWEEN TABLES.

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Food must be held at 135 F or higher
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Raw food above RTE food

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Date mark in RIC
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
No eating or drinking in food prep area
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
Thaw food under running water or microwave
DAL-6*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Reuse of foil pans
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label food container with sugar or flour
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean ceiling at AC vents
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Post inspection report available on customer request
DAL-10*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
Do not store knives between gap of cooler and table
DAL-11*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
Paper towel at hand sink and bathroom
DAL-12*45Physical Facilities−2
Replace cover at ice machine

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*18 Use toxics according to additional condition−5
MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES SANITIZER AT 100 PPM, TESTED AT 200 PPM.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS.
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED FLIES.
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE ANY KNIFE IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED ON TOP OF BEAN CONTAINER.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
FINAL NOTICE! A DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, APPLICATION SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO MANGER.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 74

4 Med10 Basic

14 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Unlabeled chemicals
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice machine soiled
DAL-13*14 When to wash hands−5
Employees observed switching tasks and not washing hands
DAL-14*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
food cans dented

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Ventilation hood lights not working
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths left on food prep table
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
Flies present in rear of the kitchen
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RfSM
DAL-6*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
No hand washing signs at hand wash stations/ no recent food inspection report sign available sign
DAL-7*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
No thermometer provided
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap in hand sink
DAL-10*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
missing ceiling tiles and employee restroom sink needs re caulking
DAL-11*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
No covered trash can in employee restroom
DAL-12*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee food and drink on prep surface next to food and in reach in cooler

Base deductions−40 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
DAL-3*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 5 SECONDS ONLY

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' WATER NEXT TO CUTTING BOARDS .
DAL-4*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT .
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN VENT HOOD.
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
FINAL NOTICE! POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN KITHCEN
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DAL-6*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
WARNING! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION.
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
KITCHEN RESTROOM

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-8*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS BLEACH BUCKET AT 100 PPM. TESTED AT 200 PPM
DAL-11*14 When to wash hands−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK AFTER BREAK WITHOUT HAND WASH.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
RESTROOM
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAK FROM WATER HEATER
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION. SEE LINK FOR DETAIL FROM YOUR PROVIDED EMAIL ADDRESS

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Rim dented canned goods
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-12*04 Are all other raw animal foods (such as seafood, pork) cooked to 145øF for 15 seconds−5
Pork cooking at 104.5 degrees

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-2*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-7*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-11*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-13*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
contact paper

Base deductions−35 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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