What is LA Michoacana (taqueria)'s health inspection score?

LA Michoacana (taqueria) has a SafeDine safety score of 42 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 Michoacana (taqueria) last inspected?

LA Michoacana (taqueria) was last inspected on February 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Michoacana (taqueria) have?

LA Michoacana (taqueria) has 39 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Michoacana (taqueria) safe to eat at?

LA Michoacana (taqueria) has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does LA Michoacana (taqueria) serve?

LA Michoacana (taqueria) serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Michoacana (taqueria)

Name: LA Michoacana (taqueria)
Address: 8707 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 42

8707 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/12/2024

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Mexican•East Dallas

Ranked #350 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

26 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 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

8707 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Jun

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
must provide method of sanitizing utensils/ equipment/ surfaces
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemical spray bottles on shelf with food items

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on site/ certified within department
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
date food items once they are opened (mayo/ cheese/ milk...) up to 7 days
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chemical test strips for sanitizer solutions
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean ceiling in WIC by air vent (dust/mold observed), clean walls near prep area
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food items in RIC/ WIC

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
OBSERVED MENUDO ON STOVE TOP AT 129F HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
lARGE WATER LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
GUACAMOLE OBSERVED WITHOUT LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
FLIES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE SERVING LINE- COVER FOOD TO PROTECT FROM FLIES
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE WET WIPING TOWELS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED PAN OF CUT FRUIT ON FLOOR/ STORE OFF FLOOR
DAL-9*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
OBSERVED BOWL INSIDE SUGAR/ GUACAMOLE / SAUCE
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL BULK INGREDIENTS (SALT/ETC) WITH COMMON NAME
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DIRTY VENT A HOOD FILTERS (VENT SYSTEM) CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENT OBSERVED NOT CLEANED
DAL-12*43 Ventilation,mechanical−2
SLIGHTLY HOT IN KITCHEN AREA /CHECK VENTALATION SYSTEM
DAL-13*47 Other Violations−2
PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS (3 SINK

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
WATER DRIPPING FROM FAUCET AT SINK

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OOD ON FLOOR IN WIC

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
SOUR CREAM STORE ON FLOOR
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WIC

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
REPLACE OLD BAKING TRAY AND KEEEP HAND SINK CLEAN
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO INDIVIDUAL TOWELSS

Base deductions−4 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTHOOD

Base deductions−2 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizer in bucket
DAL-3*19 Water System Maintained−5
provide water stopper for three compartment sink

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace light in vent hood

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizer in bucket

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace light in venthood
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
no food thermometer
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
get city of dallas copy of rfsm

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
SET UP SANITIZING BUCKET

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BULB IN VENT HOOD
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
PERMIT NOT POSTED AND RFSM

Base deductions−9 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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