What is LA Casita DE Mexico's health inspection score?

LA Casita DE Mexico has a SafeDine safety score of 36 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 Casita DE Mexico last inspected?

LA Casita DE Mexico was last inspected on July 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Casita DE Mexico have?

LA Casita DE Mexico has 87 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Casita DE Mexico safe to eat at?

LA Casita DE Mexico has a safety score of 36/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

LA Casita DE Mexico

Name: LA Casita DE Mexico
Address: 2888 FOREST LN, Dallas, 75234
Rating: 36

2888 FOREST LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/12/2023

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Farmers Branch

Ranked #103 of 129 in Farmers Branch

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jul 12, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.7

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-64

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-21 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 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

2888 FOREST LN, Dallas, TX 75234

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Aug 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-3*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-6*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DAL-12*34 Pest Control−2
DAL-13*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-8*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*44 Location of refuse/recycling storage areas−2
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STOVE , DUST CEILING.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM
DAL-7*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
CALL BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO FINISH YOUR CHANG OWNERSHIP PROCESS

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*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-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
BEEF 100'F, REFRIED BEANS 100'F

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
SEAL ALL HOLES FROM WALLS.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
SEAL ALL HOLES FROM WALLS
DAL-3*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 ."

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 71

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Beans at 119 chorizzo at 104
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Cooked food stored next to raw foods in reach in cooler and freezer
DAL-3*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria−5
No sanitizer observed in kitchen
DAL-4*14 When to wash−5
Employee did not wash hands after handling trash or switching tasks
DAL-8*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
bottle of cleaner chemical on prep table next to food

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
No Food Thermometer available on location
DAL-7*31 No soap at handsink−2
no soap at hand washing facilities
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths left on left on counters and cooler tops
DAL-10*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
Reach in cooler dripping on to food / dirty shelves
DAL-11*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Utensils stored in incorrect position
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
refrigerator gaskets are soiled / inside cooler gaskets soiled
DAL-13*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
air intake vents soiled
DAL-14*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
no covered bin in employee restroom
DAL-15*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
single use items stored on kitchen floor

Base deductions−45 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR CLOGGED MOP SINK. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FROM RESTROOM.
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED TOMATOES 50'F, PORK SKIN 50'F, PORK 50'F, HAMV49'F

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGES IN FOOD AREA.
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WI5H SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
BACK AREA HAND SINK.
DAL-6*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-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE.
DAL-10*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO DUSTY AIR VENTS

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med4 Basic

9 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
NEAR SINK
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
REFRIED BEANS 48'F, GROUND BEEF 48'F, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 3 CHICKEN DISHES 1LB EACH 2 SALSA 2 LB REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: PRODUCTS AT 53'F FOR UNKNOWN LENGTH OF TIME. DISPOSITION: EMPLOYEE DISCARDED PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above da
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-9*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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*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-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD WITH CORRECT USE BY DATE.
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2

Base deductions−33 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
EMPLOYEE MUSH WASH THEIR HANDS FOR 20 SECONDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HANDS FOR ONLY FEW SECONDS.
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
DO STORE RAW MEAT ABOVE PRODUCTS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*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-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
THAW PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER
DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NONE
DAL-6*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT USE SHOPPING BAG TO STORE HOT FOOD
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
SALSA

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Walls, meat slicers, pots and pans, left on labels

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
No light in the store room
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Bulk bags of products (sugar) stored in non sealed bags
DAL-4*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Home made tortilla press Painted tortilla press
DAL-5*45Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor−2
DAL-6*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
Fruit flies TB Pest Control 06-04-2019

Base deductions−15 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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