What is Taco Azteca's health inspection score?

Taco Azteca has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco Azteca last inspected?

Taco Azteca was last inspected on November 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Azteca have?

Taco Azteca has 34 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Azteca safe to eat at?

Taco Azteca has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taco Azteca serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taco Azteca

Name: Taco Azteca
Address: 10805 ELAM RD #B, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 41

10805 ELAM RD #B, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/27/2023

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Mexican•Pleasant Grove

Ranked #273 of 371 in Pleasant GroveBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 27, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.3

Avg Violations

29 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 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

10805 ELAM RD #B, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
place dates/times on cooked food
DAL-2*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
use proper methods to cool down tcs food
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light bulb replacement for freezer and vent a hood
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
place labels on food storage containers
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert plates when stored
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cover/seal gaps/cracks on walls replace ceiling tiles in dining room
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food items remove from prep area or store in designated area
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
handwashing signs above hand sinks missing

Base deductions−16 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Rodent bait stations−5
provide covered rodent bait station
DAL-9*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5
raw shell eggs at 73 degrees f

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
mops
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-5*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
repair entrance door
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager not on site
DAL-7*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-8*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-10*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop food
DAL-11*38 Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety−2
refrigeration unit
DAL-12*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo−2
separate cut/uncut fruits and vegetables
DAL-13*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
DAL-14*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair

Base deductions−34 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-10*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for sanitizer bucket, spray bottles
DAL-11*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs stored above rte food

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-2*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
use proper methods to cool down food
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-4*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
repair entrance door
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food and drink stored on prep tables
DAL-8*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert utensils
DAL-9* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
provide rfsm certificate
DAL-12*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers

Base deductions−30 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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