What is Taco Cabana #132's health inspection score?

Taco Cabana #132 has a SafeDine safety score of 55 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 Cabana #132 last inspected?

Taco Cabana #132 was last inspected on July 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Cabana #132 have?

Taco Cabana #132 has 67 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Cabana #132 safe to eat at?

Taco Cabana #132 has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taco Cabana #132

Name: Taco Cabana #132
Address: 3923 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 55

3923 LEMMON AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/22/2023

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Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jul 22, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

33 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

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

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

3923 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75219

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Aug

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Sep 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Feb

Aug 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Black fan in prep area observed with dust accumulation. Floors under equipment and shelving observed with product debris accumulation.
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gasket on RIF units where needed.
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Seal hand sink next to 3 comp sink to the wall properly.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace broken/chipped floor tile where needed.
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace broken light under vent hood.
DAL-6*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Provide sanitizer test strips.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
Post choking poster
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-9*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
observed employee touched rte food (bacon) with bare hands

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in coolers
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
protect food from dust
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop food not cup
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies on front
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers inside, clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean microwave, clean under grills, clean drawers
DAL-10* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days

Base deductions−26 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5
Quat sanitizer at 100 ppm or less ( 3 compartment sink)
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed silicon solution next to utensils near drive thru window

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM holder currently present. Must have RFSM holder at all serving hours
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Rear door left open. Must be kept closed
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Employee observed with no hair restraint
DAL-6*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Napkins stored on floor in dry storage area

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-7*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
Store sanitizer buckets away from utensils and to-go boxes.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean ice machine

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking faucets on hand sink and 3 com sink
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in women restroom
DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
observed physical contamination of lettuce (piece of paper)
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, freezer

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SCRAMBLED EGGS 103, TAQUITO 131, NEEDS TO BE 135 AND ABOVE
DAL-2*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK NEAR SODA FOUNTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FLIES
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair front hand sink by drive through

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed flies in restaurant

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 73

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean the interior of the ice bin
DAL-2*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods−5
Limit bare hand contact with RTE food

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-3*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
Must be a certified food manager present. ***REPEAT***
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Obtain food handlers cards. ***REPEAT***
DAL-5*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
Obtain thermometers
DAL-6*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
Obtain a copy of the food permit.
DAL-7*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Dirty interior of reach in freezer and cooking equipment. ***REPEAT***
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
Dead bugs by the front entrance, flies, and fruit flies.
DAL-9*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Shopper's bags cannot be used to "house" tortillas.
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk items. ***REPEAT***
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean the intake vents, dirty fan covers, intake vents in the kitchen. ***REPEAT***
DAL-12*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Change out the burnt out bulbs. ***REPEAT***
DAL-13*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
Clean the ceiling tiles and intake vents.
DAL-14*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
Clean women's restroom, vents, ceiling. ***REPEAT***
DAL-15*47 Other Violations−2
Notification of signage for current health inspection report.***PROVIDED*** ***REPEAT***

Base deductions−36 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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