What is Real Mexican Tacos's health inspection score?

Real Mexican Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Real Mexican Tacos last inspected?

Real Mexican Tacos was last inspected on October 29, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Real Mexican Tacos have?

Real Mexican Tacos has 69 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Real Mexican Tacos safe to eat at?

Real Mexican Tacos has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Real Mexican Tacos serve?

Real Mexican Tacos serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Real Mexican Tacos

Name: Real Mexican Tacos
Address: 2104 E LEDBETTER DR #1, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 62

2104 E LEDBETTER DR #1, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/29/2022

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Mexican•South Dallas

Ranked #239 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Unknown

8 inspections

Last: Oct 29, 2022

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

42 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 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

2104 E LEDBETTER DR #1, Dallas, TX 75216

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Apr 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Mar 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Oct 22

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F−2
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans−2
DAL-7*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
DAL-8*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-10*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark all prepared product held longer than 24 hours with a use by date not to exceed 7 days. Observed made by dates only
DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Thaw under continuously running water not hotter than 70 F
DAL-3*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Store clean utensils in commercial grade container not aluminum foil and disposable container
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all food containers with common name
DAL-5*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Seal hand sink to wall properly
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels for hand sink and a trash can
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean gaskets of all RIC units. Observed with product debris accumulation

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
WATER LEAK AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS AND PERIMETER SURFACES
DAL-7*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF THAT HANDLES OR PREPARES FOOD

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INSIDE SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
LARGE LADEL RESTING INSIDE THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN HAND SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND COVER CLEAN / REMOVE BUILD UP BEHIND EQUIPMENT
DAL-8*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-9*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES OBSERVED

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean the interior of the microwave and ice machine
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak under the hand sink piping

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No City of Dallas Registered Food Service Manager on site
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER GASKET
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-7*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
CELL PHONE ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-9*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DIRTY INTAKE VENT ( DUSTY)

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE IN KITCHEN
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DIRTY REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-7*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE COOKING STAFF
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CUT TOMATOES HELD AT 57.0 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN MICROWAVE CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARD FOR KITCHEN WORKER MISSING ONE
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT STORED IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET
DAL-6*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
UNCOVERED BEANS IN KITCHEN
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY FAN COVERS
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
CUP RESTING IN HAND SINK
DAL-10*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET
DAL-11*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
TOWEL UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD

Base deductions−31 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS (REACH IN COOLER)
DAL-2*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
MEDICINES, VITAMINS AND CHEMICAL STORED ADJACENT TO FOOD
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL THE BULK CONTAINER OF BEANS THAT ARE NOT LABELED
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE FILTERS OF THE VENT HOOD (REMOVE BUILD UP)
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
DO NOT USE STYROFOAM CUPS FOR A SCOOP (USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE)
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

Base deductions−23 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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