What is Taco Bueno's health inspection score?

Taco Bueno has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco Bueno last inspected?

Taco Bueno was last inspected on April 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Bueno have?

Taco Bueno has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Bueno safe to eat at?

Taco Bueno has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taco Bueno serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taco Bueno

Name: Taco Bueno
Address: 14221 COIT RD, Richardson, 75240
Rating: 65

14221 COIT RD, Richardson

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/5/2023

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Mexican•Far North Dallas

Ranked #190 of 441 in Far North DallasBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Unknown

5 inspections

Last: Apr 5, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

38 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) 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.

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14221 COIT RD, Richardson, TX 75240

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Jun 2020

1 inspections

Apr 2021

1 inspections

Apr

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
02 Cold Hold Temperatures not maintained at 45 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * pico 58* jalopeno 58* onions 61*
DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
sani bucket 150 ppm needs to bee 200-400 ppm Quat- change solution every 4-6 hours

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean WIC fans
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 20

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
BUCKET TESTED AT 0 PPM
DAL-2*14 Gloves single use−5
MAKE SURE EMPLOYEES ARE CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASK

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
1) REPAIR WALK IN COOLER OF CONDENSATION. OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN. 2) REPLACE WORN GASKET FROM STEAM TABLE COOLER
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON THE SHELF ABOVE FOOD PRPE. TABLE

Base deductions−14 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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