What is Payless Fuel Center Taqueria's health inspection score?

Payless Fuel Center Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Payless Fuel Center Taqueria last inspected?

Payless Fuel Center Taqueria was last inspected on January 13, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Payless Fuel Center Taqueria have?

Payless Fuel Center Taqueria has 85 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Payless Fuel Center Taqueria safe to eat at?

Payless Fuel Center Taqueria has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Payless Fuel Center Taqueria

Name: Payless Fuel Center Taqueria
Address: 8015 C F HAWN FRWY #101, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 47

8015 C F HAWN FRWY #101, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/13/2024

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Pleasant Grove

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.5

Avg Violations

27 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

19x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

8015 C F HAWN FRWY #101, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Apr

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Aug 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Aug 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

9 basic

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Equipment / Utensils (PHF) every 4 hours−5
no sanitizer set up during time of inspection
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap invoice not on site

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on site
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
prepared foods do not have date marks
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
observed freezers and reach in cooler without thermometers
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed soiled cloth on cutting board

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Shredded lettuce inside topping cooler observed at 67.5F, cold hold foods must be maintained at 41F or below.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Store utensils/ plastic ware in a way to prevent contamination.
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No CFM on site during the inspection.
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label all food sauce bottles with common name.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Floor leading to 3-compartment sink - not in good repair. Repair small topping cooler near drink station.
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
Provide a current pest control report.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Heavy grease build up seen at the side of grill/grease/food.
DAL-8*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Observed flies in the kitchen area - treat for them. Observed one roach crawling on floor - clean/exterminate to eliminate them.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK
DAL-4*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)−5
FOOD (BEANS) OBSERVED AT 129 DEGREE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
REPAIR FLOOR NEAR OFFICE OBSERVED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.
DAL-5*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABE FOOD WITH COMMON NAME
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT/COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL BULK INGREDIENT BINS WITH COMMON NAME
DAL-9*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSIL IN BULK INGRADIENTS

Base deductions−24 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 72

5 Med9 Basic

14 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed tomatoes in RIC at 60.4 F, cold holding temperatures must be at 41 F or lower
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Sanitizer must be used to sanitize dishes and cookware
DAL-9*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed eggs above ready to eat foods (rice and beans)
DAL-11*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Label chemical bottles near handsink

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove foil paper from covering utensils at the bottom of the serving line
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark all items in RIC and WIC (Date mark for 7 days, the 1st day is the prep date)
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair lights and provide light shield above 3 compartment sink
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean AC vent and ceiling tile
DAL-8*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Remove knives between 3 compartment sink and the wall
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use
DAL-12*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometer inside deep freezer
DAL-13*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed flies in kitchen area, establishment needs Berrett's Pest Control
DAL-14*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate not on site/ current

Base deductions−43 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CUT TOMATOES: 63.4 F
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( LAST 90 DAYS )
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK PIPING

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES PRESENT
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE ( EXPIRED )
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
56.4 F TOMATOES
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( KITCHEN )
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-3*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY KITCHEN
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( REACH IN COOLER )
DAL-9*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

Base deductions−29 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CUT TOMATOES: 82.4 F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR THE KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN / REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES PRESENT

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE KITCHEN COOK MISSING ONE
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENT IN THE TAQUERIA

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
GREASE TRAP SERVICE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT ABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OPEN PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS VISIBLE BUILD UP PRESENT
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 75

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW BACON STORED OVER COOKED RICE
DAL-4*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
NO SANITIZING BUCKET READY UPON BEGINNING OF INSPECTION
DAL-8*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
BLEACH STORED ADJACENT TO TORTILLAS IN KITCHEN

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AND ON CUTTING BOARD
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT UNDER THE VENT HOOD NOT SHINING
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS WATER LEAK INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER (KITCHEN)
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE HAND SINK MISSING ONE
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR ( HEAVY BUILD UP)
DAL-11*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
FOOD WORKER IN KITCHEN WORKING WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-12*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE REACH IN COOLER
DAL-13*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
LARGE CONTAINER OF SALSA RESTING ON KITCHEN FLOOR
DAL-14*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
ONE HAND SINK MISSING PAPER TOWELS IN THE KITCHEN

Base deductions−37 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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