What is Real Mexican Tacos's health inspection score?

Real Mexican Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 53 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 January 25, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Real Mexican Tacos have?

Real Mexican Tacos has 78 total violations across 2 inspections 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 53/100, 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: 11368 EMERALD ST, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 53

11368 EMERALD ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/25/2023

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Mexican•North Dallas

Ranked #368 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 25, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.7

Avg Violations

39 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

11368 EMERALD ST, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Nov

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jan 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 85

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS
DAL-10*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED A ROACH IN TRASH CAN, CONTINUE EXTERMINATION AS NEEDED.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM KITCHEN AND WALK IN FREEZER.
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT,
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST:.
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
WALK IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside of microwave (top)
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Keep TCS food at 41 F or lower at all times (WIC)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap at all handwash stations
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
No sanitizer in sanitizer bucket
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean gaskets RIC
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall panel in kitchen and semi-clogged handsink
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide cover receptacle in women's restroom
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
Post 'inspection report available' sign up, provide pest record on site

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DUSTY FANS AND AIR VENTS FROM VENT HOOD AND WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELFS.
DAL-3*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
REPLACE LIGHT FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HANG SINK.
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REMOVE ALL ICE BUILT UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUST FROM WALL AND SHELF OF WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED TOMATOES 53'F, 5PLACE ALL YOUR ITEMS FROM PREP. COOLER TO ICE BIN. MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. HOT DOG 50'F, REFRIED BEANS 51'F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE AND COOLER
DAL-3*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN ICE MACHINE OTHER THAN ICE SCOOP.
DAL-4*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS FOR FEW SECONDS ONLY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
KEEP ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT IN ICE.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN "A COPY OF MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ."
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AND SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER, RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
DAL-10*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH SANITIZER SUCH AS CHLORINE.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
KEEP COOLER IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.

Base deductions−34 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED TOMATOES 61, CHEESE 61'F, SLICED AVOCADO 61'F, HAM 47'F, PORK SKIN 47'F, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 CHEESE 61'F, 1 LB 1 SLICED AVOCADO 61'F 20 SALSA 61'F 1 OZ. EACH REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED ABOVE PRODUCTS AT 61'F FOR UNKNOWN LENGTH OF TIME. DISPOSITION: MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are u
DAL-3*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
DO NOT STORE ANY DRINK ICE MACHINE .
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
CHICKEN 78'F, BEEF 78'F, COS
DAL-6*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 20 SECONDS WHEN REQUIRED BY LAW, COME IN FROM OUTSIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
DAL-9*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
ALWAYS WASH EQUIPMENT IN THE ORDER OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZER.

Base deductions−30 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
PORK 47'F, SLICED TOMATOES 46'F, PORK 46'F. , PORK SKIN 46'F
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
REFRIED BEANS 120'F, BEEF 97'F COS
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands−5
EMPLOYEE MUST WAS HANDS BETWEEN TASK

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN TO INFORM CUSTOMERS
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
WALK IN COOLER SHELVES
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
MALE EMPLOYEE
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED

Base deductions−27 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Single Service use- materials safe−5
Observed grocery bag used for food storage in steam table.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Need to renew RFSM.
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Observed leaking freezer fans.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed personal items stored over food and equipment.
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage(handwash sink).

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Americas Power Wash 05-01-2019

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/-1.5 'C−2
Inaccurate thermometer in the walk in refrigerator
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Missing covers on food containers in the walk in refrigerator

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap−5
The ice maker is missing a minimum of a one inch air gap on the drain line - repeated
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Washing raw intestines and dishes int he same set of sinks at the same time
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Jalepeno's held at 56.2 degrees top of the point of usage refrigerator
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Labels left on clean dishes

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
DAL-3*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Beard nets needed
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-9*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Freezer

Base deductions−30 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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