What is Fuzzy's Taco Shop's health inspection score?

Fuzzy's Taco Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fuzzy's Taco Shop last inspected?

Fuzzy's Taco Shop was last inspected on October 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fuzzy's Taco Shop have?

Fuzzy's Taco Shop has 42 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fuzzy's Taco Shop safe to eat at?

Fuzzy's Taco Shop has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Fuzzy's Taco Shop serve?

Fuzzy's Taco Shop serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Name: Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Address: 4740 W MOCKINGBIRD LN #101, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 59

4740 W MOCKINGBIRD LN #101, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/20/2023

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Mexican•Love Field

Ranked #211 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Oct 20, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

30 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

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

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

4740 W MOCKINGBIRD LN #101, Dallas, TX 75209

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

5 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Feb 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 93

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
MANAGER HAS EXPIRED RFSM CERTIFIED - CFM
DAL-2*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE ; THAWING SINK
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
CLEAN INSIDE REACH IN COOLER WHERE COFFEE MATE IS STORED
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
INSPECTION REPORT NOT PUBLICLY DISPLAYED

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cut tomatoes @ 47 F
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak under 3-comp sink and utility sink faucet
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
11-25-22

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometers in all coolers and in WIF
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
chips in kitchen
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floors under equipment & storage shelves, walls, ceiling, and WIF floor

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed pooled eggs stored over vegetables in WIC.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
Observed ice on food in RIC coming from condenser fan.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty ceiling vents and container lids in dry storage.
DAL-4*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed dented can
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle w/ no label

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard as shelf liner
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed ice buildup in WIF
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sinks to wall
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
Observed rinsing hands 3 seconds with no soap. Observed washing hands without drying them.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers in all RIC's.
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap at all hand sinks.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed feta 58.7 degrees F, guacamole 58 degrees F.
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed bucket sanitizer 0ppm
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Observed not washing hands before donning gloves.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Observed 3 expired food handler cards.
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers in RIC's
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean inside WIF

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

5 Med3 Basic

8 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cheese 52.7 degrees F. Observed WIF 42 degrees F, some product thawing.
DAL-2*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)−5
Observed chicken at 120 degrees F.
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed eggs over RTE foods and pork.
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside microwave, clean can-opener blade.
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Wash hands before donning gloves.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers inside RIC's.
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Observed excessive flies in kitchen
DAL-8*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Do not put personal drink over food.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing−2
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2

Base deductions−6 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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