What is Rayo's Taqueria's health inspection score?

Rayo's Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rayo's Taqueria last inspected?

Rayo's Taqueria was last inspected on December 26, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rayo's Taqueria have?

Rayo's Taqueria has 31 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rayo's Taqueria safe to eat at?

Rayo's Taqueria has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Rayo's Taqueria

Name: Rayo's Taqueria
Address: 11411 E NORTHWEST HWY #230, Dallas, 75248
Rating: 63

11411 E NORTHWEST HWY #230, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/26/2023

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0Fair

Far North Dallas

Ranked #221 of 441 in Far North Dallas

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 26, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert to go containers.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Mold inside ice machine.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot store knives in hand sink, for hand washing only.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be stored in sanitizer bucket between uses.
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep all handles up out of food.
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need hand washing sign at hand sink.

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical spray bottles.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No current grease trap from the past 90 days.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for all employees.
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food on the floor.
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert containers to go.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers.
DAL-8*45 First Aid−2
Stock first aid kit.
DAL-9*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep all handles up, cannot have ice scoop touching ice with handle.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Latest 2021

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must obtain food handler training
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label food squeeze bottles (sauces)
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Replace worn cutting boards as often as needed
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean the walls underneath and around food equipment.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall in women's restroom and replace weather stripping.

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
spray bottle not labeled

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
air gaskets in the reach in cooler
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
beard guards needed
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2

Base deductions−11 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
microwave
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
needed for every employee that deals with food preparation and handling
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2

Base deductions−16 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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