What is San Diego Taco Shop's health inspection score?

San Diego Taco Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 29 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was San Diego Taco Shop last inspected?

San Diego Taco Shop was last inspected on September 8, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does San Diego Taco Shop have?

San Diego Taco Shop has 100 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is San Diego Taco Shop safe to eat at?

San Diego Taco Shop has a safety score of 29/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does San Diego Taco Shop serve?

San Diego Taco Shop serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

San Diego Taco Shop

Name: San Diego Taco Shop
Address: 1331 N JIM MILLER RD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 29

1331 N JIM MILLER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/8/2023

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Mexican•Pleasant Grove

Ranked #326 of 371 in Pleasant GroveBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Sep 8, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

11.1

Avg Violations

32 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-71

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 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.

Location

1331 N JIM MILLER RD, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Aug

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

8 basic

Aug

Feb 2022

1 inspections

8 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Sep

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
cross contamination observed in walk in cooler, raw beef stored above raw fish and rte food
DAL-10*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
windex bottle and bleach stored next to food on table

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair white freezer door, frame around ice chest freezer, provide cover for upper part of ice machine, repair gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager not on site
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink bottles observed on shelves together with customer food-personal drinks in designated area
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards not observed
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light bulbs on vent a hood
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, freezers, shelves in coolers, pipes under 3 com sink
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-12*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle

Base deductions−30 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw meat stored above fish and rte food in walk in cooler
DAL-7*18 Medicines stored in leakproof container−5
observed personal medication-insulin not stored in container in the cooler

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store sanitizer bucket off the floor
DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
provide approved food contact equipment and utensils-not shopping bags remove foil from shelves-used as liner replace rusty shelves in reach in cooler and walk in cooler
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
DAL-4*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in women restroom
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, cover holes and gaps
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers/freezers inside, clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in coolers, clean shelves where clean utensils stored, clean shelve under grill, clean table
DAL-9*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed while prepared food
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-11*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-12*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food employees shall be trained in food safety and get food handler card
DAL-13*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
repair damaged gaskets around cooler doors

Base deductions−32 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw beef stored above shrimp and fish in walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler and reach in cooler

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
do not use damaged bowl in walk in cooler
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers, shelves, gaskets
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-8*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair floor tiles in walk in cooler
DAL-11*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-12*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only

Base deductions−30 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Thermometer needed for all deep freezers and refrigerators
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk food items
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Resurface cutting board
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food on floor in WIC
DAL-5*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Clean shelves, walls, ceiling and venthood
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Clean rusty shelves in WIC and WIF
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace light shield under grill
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace tiles and baseboards

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed wet cloth under cutting board
DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
rusty shelves
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide handwashing sign
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean freezers, coolers, shelves in kitchen
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
thawing process-cold running water
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies observed
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef in walk in cooler, raw fish stored above cactus RTE FOOD RAW SEAFOOD RAW BEEF/PORK GROUND MEAT RAW CHICKEN/POULTRY/EGGS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
no standing water
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
floor tiles
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean freezers, gaskets, shelves, caulk around 3 com sink
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-9*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
provide food grade bags for food, not shopping bags

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
PICO DE GALLO 54, ONION 51, TOMATO 50 DEGREES F

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-2*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
EMPLOYEES NEED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CARDS
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE WET CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
UTENSILS IN HAND SINK
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN COOLERS, PIPES, FREEZER
DAL-7*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD SIT ON FLOOR
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-11*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, GASKETS
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
MANAGER WITH RFSM CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE
DAL-13*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
THERMOMETER
DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-13*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw beef/pork stored above fish in walk in cooler

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off floor
DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
cold running water not standing water
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
use approved food storage bags not shopping bags
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager not on site
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
cover receptacle
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, freezers, gaskets, grills
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-10*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−32 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS ( REACH IN COOLER)
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES INCLUDING THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-2*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
UNCOVERED FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-7*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER)
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWELS NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE BEGINNING OF INSPECTION
DAL-10*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-11*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-12*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN BOTH PUBLIC RESTROOMS

Base deductions−30 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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