What is Paisanita Taqueria's health inspection score?

Paisanita Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 27 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Paisanita Taqueria last inspected?

Paisanita Taqueria was last inspected on February 20, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Paisanita Taqueria have?

Paisanita Taqueria has 99 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Paisanita Taqueria safe to eat at?

Paisanita Taqueria has a safety score of 27/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Paisanita Taqueria

Name: Paisanita Taqueria
Address: 2930 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 27

2930 W DAVIS ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/20/2024

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West Dallas

Ranked #325 of 356 in West Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 20, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.9

Avg Violations

28 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

22x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-73

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-21 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Mar 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Mar 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Jan

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap paper work not onsite.
DAL-11*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer at 200+. needs to be at 50-100PPM

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
store to go plates upside down to prevent contamination
DAL-2*47 Health permit posted−2
post health permit.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged ceiling tiles. repair falling cove base.
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
keep walk up window closed.
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
thaw food under running water
DAL-6*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
remove foil that is being used as liner. do not use grocery bag as food container
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shield for light fixtures
DAL-8*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking−2
clean slicer after use, observed food debris.
DAL-9*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC−2
CFM did not know what concentration chlorine sanitizer needed to be.
DAL-12*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
obtain a food thermometer.
DAL-13*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean walls and surfaces of equipment

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
employee cutting cilantro and using bare hands, USE GLOVES.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap ticket not onsite.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm not onstie
DAL-4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
pest control records not onsite
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
hand sink used for washing hands only, observed utensils in hand sink
DAL-6*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces−2
observed damaged burnt cutting boards, dispose of.
DAL-7*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed exposed walls and food grime, remove harboring conditions
DAL-8*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
store to-go plates upside down
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean in between equipment
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post health report

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 75

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
diced onion observed at 53.1F. place food in working cold hold equipment
DAL-2*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos−5
employee not sanitizing utensils after rinsing.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm paper work not onsite
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees do not have texas food handler cards
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
no food thermometer available to check food temperatures
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
no available towels at hand sink located in front area
DAL-7*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
using grocery bag as food container for hot food (rice), use food approved bags
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
pick up window left open with not screen, provide screen or keep close
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food (raw steak meat) left on floor
DAL-10*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
two RICs not maintaining food temperatures
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floors, clean inside all cold hold equipment, clean vent hood.
DAL-12*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2
clean garbage area
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, repair loose frp walls, repair missing cove base, clean outside vent(heavy grease)
DAL-14*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
not enough working cold hold equipment (two RICs not functioning)
DAL-15*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−36 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
barbacoa at 110F, fajita at 98F. turn on steam warmer.
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer at 200PPM, needs to be at 50-100PPM.
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing grease trap ticket for month of november.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
observed expired texas food handler cards, renew.
DAL-5*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace damaged spatula.
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
food debris and holes on walls. remove harboring conditions.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food boxes on floor, store 6" off floor.
DAL-8*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
clean or replace wire shelves, remove non working equipment.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean walls, floors, gaskets of cold hold equipment and inside of equipment.
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair holes on walls, and loose frp walls.
DAL-11*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
renew expired rfsm with city of dallas.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM. RFSM MADE AGAIN AND IT WAS AT 200PPM+. HAVE BETWEEN 50-100PPM

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed flies on kitchen, remove harboring conditions and repair air current of back exterior door.
DAL-2*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage−2
observed large gap in between hand sink and wall. provide proper seal.
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
PROVIDE SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, CLEAN. GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM paper work not onsite.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime build up on wire shelves, clean.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed hole on walls and gaps between ceiling and pipes, seal.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed food on floor, holes on walls and dead pest. remove harboring conditions.
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shield for lights.
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed damaged food containers and foil used as mat, use material that do not chip as easily.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
observed to go plates stored upright, store inverted not to collect dust.
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed pots and pans stored in hand sink, hand sink is for hand washing only.
DAL-3*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
thermometer in reach in cooler was damaged. was replace cos.
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
observed frozen food thawing in still water, thaw under running water.
DAL-5*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
observed white residue on ice machine ice guard, clean.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 75

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
ice used for drinks stored outside and not in mechanical equipment, creates huge pooling of water that collects grime and dust. dispose of .
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer solution was made at 200+PPM, needs to be between 50-100PPM. remake.
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
observed employees using bare hands when cutting cilantro used for topping.
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
two spray bottles with toxic chemicals not labeled, label.
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap tickets

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
falling wall base, seal at hand sink damaged, repair.
DAL-12*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide consumer health sign
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees could not produce texas food handler cards
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide test strips for sanitizer solutions.
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
missing paper towels at hand sink, provide.
DAL-9*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
observed single service items stored outside and exposed
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime on pipes

Base deductions−39 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
chopped chicken 47.5F, tongue at 48.4F. reach in cooler located in next to ice machine at 44F and not able to maintain cold hold temperatures.
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
beef fajita at 132.4F, chopped chicken at 127F, containers of food located out in room temperature not in hot hold equipment. food was placed on stove to reach hot hold temperature.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
four spray bottles where not labeled, contained bleach and de-greaser.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair broken wall base.
DAL-5*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned−2
clean dumpster area.
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
missing thermometer in cold hold equipment located next to grill.
DAL-7*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
reach in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures, will return on 03-23-20 to check if establishment is still using equipment.
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
no available paper towels.
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered waste container in restroom.

Base deductions−27 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
DAL-6*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler units with blood spills and food debris including door frames must be clean inside and outside all cooler units to avoid cross contamination
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
missing RFSM certification must be FSM registered with the city
DAL-2*43 Ventilation,mechanical−2
a/c not working inside kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition use as public health control
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
missing current pest control ticket must be have pest control ticket
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
missing current food handler cards must be have current food handler cards
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
a/c unit not working must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-9*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
kitchen temperatures 10 grades above permitted by law employees sweating profusely during operational hours must be repair or replace ac unit to avoid cross contamination by employees
DAL-10*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing writing employee health policies
DAL-11*34 Devices to stun/electrocute flying insects−2
missing pest electric light must be have electric light to control the presence of pest

Base deductions−31 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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