What is Laredo Taco Company's health inspection score?

Laredo Taco Company has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Laredo Taco Company last inspected?

Laredo Taco Company was last inspected on November 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Laredo Taco Company have?

Laredo Taco Company has 60 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Laredo Taco Company safe to eat at?

Laredo Taco Company has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Laredo Taco Company

Name: Laredo Taco Company
Address: 1805 SYLVAN AVE #A, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 46

1805 SYLVAN AVE #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/1/2023

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Ranked #304 of 400 in Oak Cliff

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9 inspections

Last: Nov 1, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

30 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

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

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 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

1805 SYLVAN AVE #A, Dallas, TX 75208

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed 3 cans w/ critical dents not separated out
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener observed w/ debris

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*23 Water capacity specifications−2
No sufficient cold water in back of house
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
When preparing food keep container off floor>observed beat egg in container on floor
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Finish fixing sanitizer pump for 3-compartment
DAL-6*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Replace can opener blade
DAL-8*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
Not all food handler certificate present

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener observed dirty/with residue must be cleaned and sanitized
DAL-2*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods−5
As I entered back prep area worker was mixing/hands in tortilla dough
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap manifest

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site>also still hasn't registered with City of Dallas must do so immediately>if not citation will be issued
DAL-4*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Dead roach observed in non-functioning (f)ridge/cooler in back prep area
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean racks in walk-in cooler of any debris/build-up

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean racks in walk-in cooler
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix clogged soap dispenser at hand sink in prep area
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
Manager for time being needs to register certified food manager certificate with City of Dallas
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies seen during inspection

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 78

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Pooled eggs observed at 58.7 Degrees F, stored out at room temperature.
DAL-14*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide a current grease trap ticket.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Store single service items face down.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Detail clean the walls around the mop sink.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed personal drinks at serving line.
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at handsinks in the womens restroom.
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk ingredient bins(ie, flour).
DAL-7*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
No hot water at handsink, drink station.
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
Drain waste form drain tray(frozen margarita machine). Provide a current pest control report.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak at side of drink station.
DAL-10*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
Clean blue fan covers(WIC).
DAL-11*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Cooked (RTE) foods stored inside of the WIC must be datemarked, 7days(diced tomatoes).
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site during the inspection.
DAL-13*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food employees must be trained in food safety.

Base deductions−34 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
microwaves dirty in all areas with soils and grease accumulations cooler units dirty in all areas with soils, drippings food debris and grease deposits must be clean all equipment inside and outside to avoid cross contamination
DAL-7*10 Cleaning between Raw & Ready to Eat ( RTE )−5
food surfaces not clean when prep raw food for RTE food PIC must be ensure clean food surfaces between raw food and RTE food during operational hours

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
50 ppm Quat concentration at 3c sink zero concentration Quat concentration at sanitizer bucket must be have at 3c sink: 200-400 ppm quat concentration sanitizer bucket 200-400 quat concentration
DAL-3*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
dry room use as storage unit must use as food dry storage area
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
not individual towel on towel dispensers
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
dry food room area with spills, soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid pest harboring and contamination
DAL-6*31 No soap at handsink−2
not soap at dispensers at front hand sink service area must be have soap at hand sink dispensers during operational hours
DAL-8*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-9*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
cooking equipment with encrusted soils and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
DAL-10*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food containers and single utensils at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level to avoid cross contamination

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing food date marking on food containers inside WI cooler must date mark all food containers in all areas
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors in all areas dirty with soils and food debris must be clean all areas to avoid contamination

Base deductions−4 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies
DAL-3*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler units inside dirty with spills, sugars accumulations and grease residues must be clean inside and outside to avoid cross contamination

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*44 Covering receptacles if not in continuous use−2
trash containers must be have lids to avoid contamination
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors , walls and doors dirty with soils accumulations and grease deposits
DAL-5*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with city

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors dirty and wet by waste water in back dish washing area must be clean when contamination occurs to avoid pest harboring
DAL-2*44 Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning−2
hand sink drainage receptacles dirty with soils, food debris or litter clean drain receptacles in all hand sinks to avoid pest harboring
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing current RFSM must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-4*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
from zero to 100 ppm Quat concentration at sanitizing solutions must be have 200 ppm Quat concentration at 3c sink must be have 200-400 Quat concentration at sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−8 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken 102'f eggs 132'f
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken store next to raw beef
DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
400 ppm quat

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
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
seal open packages of food in ric
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
provide pest control record

Base deductions−23 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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