What is Taco Bueno #3026's health inspection score?

Taco Bueno #3026 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 Taco Bueno #3026 last inspected?

Taco Bueno #3026 was last inspected on December 7, 2020. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Bueno #3026 have?

Taco Bueno #3026 has 16 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Bueno #3026 safe to eat at?

Taco Bueno #3026 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 Taco Bueno #3026 serve?

Taco Bueno #3026 serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taco Bueno #3026

Name: Taco Bueno #3026
Address: 7940 FOREST LN, Dallas, 75230
Rating: 62

7940 FOREST LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/7/2020

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Mexican•North Dallas

Ranked #236 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 7, 2020

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

65 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 61/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (62/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

7940 FOREST LN, Dallas, TX 75230

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Nov 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Dec 20

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RENEW FOOD MANAGER
DAL-2*45Floors easily cleanable−2
REPAIR FLOOR TILES

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Cleaning chemicals above straws.
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leak at hand sink and mop sink.
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice machine and ice dispenser in dining room needs to be cleaned.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food needs to be stored at least 6" off the floor.
DAL-3*47 Health permit posted−2
Health permit must be posted in visible place.
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Broken cooler gasket. Broken beans lid. Repair frame of walk in cooler door.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Observed crickets in mop room.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen and dry storage area.
DAL-8*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
Provide hand sink in back kitchen area.
DAL-10*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Clean vent hood.
DAL-11*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace light shield.

Base deductions−31 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor contruction requirements−2
repair damaged floor tiles
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
damaged ceiling, damaged wall. Building recommended for renovation.
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2

Base deductions−6 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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