What is MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA's health inspection score?

MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA has a SafeDine safety score of 38 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA last inspected?

MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA was last inspected on June 18, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA have?

MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA has 68 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA safe to eat at?

MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA has a safety score of 38/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA serve?

MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA

Name: MI Pueblito Taqueria Y PA
Address: 2222 GUS THOMASSON RD, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 38

2222 GUS THOMASSON RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/18/2023

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Mexican•East Dallas

Ranked #361 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jun 18, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

34 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-62

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-19 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

2222 GUS THOMASSON RD, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

2 inspections

4 intermediate

17 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: -26

4 Med9 Basic

13 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-6*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
DAL-7*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-10*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-11*34 Pest Control−2
DAL-12*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
DAL-13*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2

Base deductions−38 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO MUST RECENT GREASE TRAP

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
NO POST TO LET CUSTOMERS KNOW THEY CAN ASK FOR MUST RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET
DAL-5*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
SANITIZING BUCKET STORE ON PREP SURFACE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DRINK STORE ON THE FLOOR
DAL-2*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PERSONAL ITEMS STORE ON SHELF WITH UTENSIL
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NO PERMIT
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
BUCKET WATER FOR SANITIZER TOO DIRTY

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT VENHOOD
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD SHOULD BE 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO BUCKET SANITIZER

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NO HEALTH PERMIT
DAL-2*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces−2
RUSTED FOOD Storage SURFACE
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-5*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
KEEP Drainage PIPE ONE INCH OFF FLOOR Drainage
DAL-8*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO BUCKET SANITIZER

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PERSONA ITEMS STORE ON DRINKS
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
DIRTY INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL PREP OOD
DAL-6*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are−2
N O HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-7*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NO PERMIT
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS STOE ON PREP SURFACE

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER SET UP DURING OPERATION
DAL-5*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
ONE INCH AIRSPACE NOT PROVIDED FOR DRAIN PIPE

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
set up bucket sanitizer at 100ppm for chlorine during operation.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light in ric
DAL-2*45Physical Facilities−2
replace rusted exit door or repair

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
raw chicken and raw beef stored in same bowl, and also raw beef store above ready to eat food
DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizing bucket set up in prep area

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
RIF NEED REPAIR, ADVICE TO REPLACE IT WITH COMMERCIAL FREEZER.
DAL-4*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
LOW WATER PRESSURE IN HAND SINK AT RESTROOM
DAL-5*33 Warewashing machines, flow pressure device−2
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP COMPLETELY, USING ONLY THE WASHING SECTION
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BULB IN VENT HOOD AREA
DAL-8*45Physical Facilities−2
EXIT DOOR NEED TO BE REPLACED

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 79

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination−5
tortilla place on raw egg in ric, biscuit store on towels in ric
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
no sanitizing bucket set up

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
rif need repair, advice to replace home freezer with commercial one.
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
name and date mark prep food in ric
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide food measuring thermometer
DAL-6*34 Pest Control−2
fruit flies found on biscuit
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
no sanitizing bucket set up for storage of wiping towels
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
put in bulbs in venthood
DAL-9*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility−2
toilet vent need repair
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities−2
exit door in prep area need repair or replace
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
employee should not cover ac vent inside kitchen w aluminum foil
DAL-12*44 Trash cans and designated storage areas−2
dumpster too full and open
DAL-13*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
water pressure in restroom low

Base deductions−32 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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