What is Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria's health inspection score?

Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria last inspected?

Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria was last inspected on January 8, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria have?

Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria has 23 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria safe to eat at?

Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria

Name: Las Estrella Taqueria Y Torteria
Address: 316 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 57

316 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/8/2023

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #145 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Unknown

3 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

40 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

316 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

5 basic

Nov

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Jan 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*14 Gloves single use−5
GLOVE NOT PROPERLY USED , EMPLOYEE'S NOT WASHING Hands AFTER CHANGING TASK
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
WIC Running HIGH IN TEMPERATURE

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
OBSERVED A CHILD INSIDE THE KITCHEN
DAL-2* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
EXPIRED RFSM
DAL-4*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
MUST SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CORRECTLY
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED ROACHES Crawling ON FOOD BY MICROWAVE
DAL-6*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans−2
PAN OF RICE OBSERVED COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
DAL-7*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE CONTAINER
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
BUILD UP AT BACK OF GRIL
DAL-10*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
GREASE BUILD UP AT VENT HOOD FILTER
DAL-11*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL FOOD SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BULK DRINK CONTAINERS

Base deductions−28 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
cooked barbacoa: 97.2 f
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
unlabeled chemical spray bottle

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
food handler certificate needed for all kitchen staff missing them
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
buckets stored in hand sinks
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
wear hair restraints at all times in kitchen
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
sanitizing towel resting on food preparation table ( not in bucket )
DAL-7*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
fruit flies and flies observed in establishment live roach observed in establishment

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
DAL-4*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BUILDING
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
CHILD OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN

Base deductions−10 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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