What is LA Salsa Verde Taqueria's health inspection score?

LA Salsa Verde Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 53 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 Salsa Verde Taqueria last inspected?

LA Salsa Verde Taqueria was last inspected on October 26, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Salsa Verde Taqueria have?

LA Salsa Verde Taqueria has 89 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Salsa Verde Taqueria safe to eat at?

LA Salsa Verde Taqueria has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

LA Salsa Verde Taqueria

Name: LA Salsa Verde Taqueria
Address: 2728 COMMUNITY DR, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 53

2728 COMMUNITY DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/26/2023

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Northwest Dallas

Ranked #252 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Oct 26, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.9

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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 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

2728 COMMUNITY DR, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

2 inspections

5 intermediate

14 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE COOKED MEAT

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
CLEAN GASKETS FROM VARIOUS COOLERS ( OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS )
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT NOT POSTED OR SIGNAGE

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed ham @ 47.1 F
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed chicken @ 103.9 F
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
connect drain pipe from ice bin to proper floor drain

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
Observed cooling cooked beef in deep pans, use shallow pans and recommend non-plastic bins
DAL-6*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Keep all utensils 6 inch off floor
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dirty floor, walls, baseboards
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair hole in wall by 3-comp sink

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty ice machine.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
All coolers need thermometers.
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fruit flies.
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed damaged RIC gaskets and doors.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty RIC.
DAL-6*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mops to dry.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage in restrooms.

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed Pork held at 122 Degrees F on flat top. COS
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef in RIC.
DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
Observed employee did not sanitize after washing a dish.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
Observed 3-compartment sink not set up correctly.
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fruit flies.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food stored on the floor.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean the floor under equipment.
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.

Base deductions−25 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed broken shelled eggs.
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed eggs, raw beef over RTE
DAL-3*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se−5
Observed items not sanitized after washing
DAL-4*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
Observed medications, peroxide, baby powder next to food items.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
Place food in smaller portions on ice to cool
DAL-6*34 Pest Control−2
Observed excessive fruit flies.
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Observed service items stored outdoors
DAL-8*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 71

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cheese 54 degrees F, ham 50.8 degrees F
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw beef over cooked meat
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty measuring cup in sugar, dirty utensils put away as clean.
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands−5
Wash hands when changing tasks
DAL-5*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed chemicals next to cup lids. Hand sanitizer next to coffee.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-6*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
Obtain probe thermometer
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed using hand sink to wet rag. use for hand washing only.
DAL-8*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Do not use shopping bag as food-contact surface.
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
Observed excessive fruit flies/drain flies
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed drinking in prep area.
DAL-11*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil−2
Observed sanitizer bucket very dirty. Change solution every 4 hours.
DAL-12*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed leak in equipment over 3-comp sink.
DAL-13*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed can used to store food in RIC.
DAL-14*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty outsides of food containers.
DAL-15*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Keep personal items (food, phone) separate from prep area.

Base deductions−45 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed debris in salt and sugar
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed beef (raw) over cilantro

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark prepared foods, including cut vegetables
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed container in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Observed areas where chest freezer, drinks are stored is not insect/rodent-proof.
DAL-7*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed container used as scoop
DAL-8*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Clearly label bulk dry ingredients. Label is faded almost completely.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 77

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
Large quantity of beef not cooled before placing in RIC
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed bucket of contaminated salt
DAL-3*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw beef and raw chicken over RTE
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside food storage containers, RIC shelves
DAL-5*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Observed beans uncovered
DAL-8*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration−2
Observed large boxes of beef thawing outside. thaw under cool running water or in refrigeration.
DAL-9*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Observed some plastic forks sticking up. keep handles upright.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean outside of food storage containers
DAL-11*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
store mop inverted to air dry indoors.
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain RFSM
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Outdoor area where drinks, food containers, and chest freezer are located is not rodent/insect proof - Final Warning

Base deductions−39 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed raw chorizo over horchata
DAL-2*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Sanitizer in bucket 200 ppm chlorine.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
wire shelves dirty
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
invert mop to allow air-dry

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 75

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
Observed raw beef over cooked beef.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside microwave.
DAL-4*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Observed cleaner over drinks and condiment cups.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen−2
Beef in chest freezer not frozen
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site at time of inspection.
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
No thermometer in RIC near back door.
DAL-7*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Do not use wood spoon or wood chopping block. Must be non-porous, easily cleanable material. Do not use shopping bag as food-contact surface.
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wiping cloth on wire shelf.
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Do not store food uncovered.
DAL-10*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed chest freezer with missing lid panel, insulation, and gaskets.
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Drinks and chest freezer stored outdoors. -- Final Warning.
DAL-12*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Styrofoam containers stored outdoors.
DAL-13*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label bulk containers with common name.
DAL-14*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floors under shelves, clean wire shelves.
DAL-15*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal stainless counter to wall. Seal sink and 3-comp sink to wall. Repair baseboards where customers sit at bar. Observed leaky pipe under window.

Base deductions−39 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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