What is LA Cabanita Taqueria's health inspection score?

LA Cabanita Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Cabanita Taqueria last inspected?

LA Cabanita Taqueria was last inspected on December 6, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Cabanita Taqueria have?

LA Cabanita Taqueria has 57 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Cabanita Taqueria safe to eat at?

LA Cabanita Taqueria has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does LA Cabanita Taqueria serve?

LA Cabanita Taqueria serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Cabanita Taqueria

Name: LA Cabanita Taqueria
Address: 10777 HARRY HINES BLVD #130, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 52

10777 HARRY HINES BLVD #130, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/6/2021

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Mexican•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #264 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Dec 6, 2021

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.5

Avg Violations

53 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

18x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 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

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 48/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (52/100) 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

10777 HARRY HINES BLVD #130, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Dec 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
TESTED AT 0 PPM,
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE RAW MEAT BELOW READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
citation issued
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
Apply for new Health permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. Please bring sales tax permit, articles of INC., certificate of occupancy and application fees for Health permit. **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED,
DAL-7*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
NO STONE BOWL ALLOWED. USE STAINLESS STEEL OR PLASTIC BOWL
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
If a food establishment changes its name, continuing under the same ownership, the establishment shall inform the director in writing of the change and pay the city a service fee , not more than seven days after the change. CALL 214-670-8083 FOR INSTRUCTION.

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED KNIVES WITH DETERGENT ONLY, MUST SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT WITH SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
NO STONE BOWLS ALLOWED.
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE ANY KNIVES IN A GAP BETWEEN SINKS OR WALLS
DAL-4*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. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS CORRECTLY WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE IN KITCHEN.
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
KEEP CUSTOMER SELF SERVE SALSA IN COVERED AT ALL TIMES
DAL-9*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
FINAL NOTICE! Apply for new Health permit, due to item E above, Call Building Dept. below **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
FINAL NOTICE! Apply for new Health permit, due to item E above, Call Building Dept. below **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN WALL & SINK.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DO NOT KEEP EMPLOYEE DRINK NEXT TO FOOD AND EQUIPMENT .
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DE ICE FREEZER

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*14 When to wash hands−5
BETWEEN TASK
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
KEEP PEST RECORD ON SITE
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
FRUIT FLIES
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE FOOD0 PRODUCTS WITH CORRECT USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
Apply for new Health permit, due to item E above, Call Building Dept. below **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PRP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
i.e.FLOUR CONTAINER
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-12*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
PROPANE

Base deductions−30 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ON SAME SHELF AS RAW BEEF AND TORTILLA BELLOW RAW CHICKEN, RAW SHELLED EGGS ON TOP SHELF.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE.
DAL-2*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NO VALID PERMIT - APPLY FOR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP AT ADDRESS ABOVE.
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
BROKEN FREEZER HANDLE, COOLER AND RAG USED TO KEEP TORTILLAS WARM.
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
ROACHES SEEN.
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS IN PREP AREA, MISSING HAIRNETS.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTHES SHOULD BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN VENT HOOD AND FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS.
DAL-8*44 Indoor Trash Can Cover−2
COVER BATHROOM TRASH.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
COVER HOLES IN WALLS / CEILING.
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL FLOUR.

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Ice maker
DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Foods held for more than 7 days

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*46 Plumbing design, construction, and installation−2
Floor drain inside the walk in refrigerator
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Beard nets missing
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-8*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
A hand sink is needed at the serving area

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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