What is Taco Joint's health inspection score?

Taco Joint has a SafeDine safety score of 67 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 Joint last inspected?

Taco Joint was last inspected on February 5, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Joint have?

Taco Joint has 35 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Joint safe to eat at?

Taco Joint has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taco Joint serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taco Joint

Name: Taco Joint
Address: 6434 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #101, Dallas, 75214
Rating: 67

6434 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #101, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/5/2024

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Mexican•Lakewood

Ranked #90 of 192 in LakewoodBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 5, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

27 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

11x

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 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

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

6434 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #101, Dallas, TX 75214

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Jan 2021

1 inspections

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
observed bulk container wiithout labeling

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
staff handling chips observed without hair net
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace damage weather stripping/ext door; Caulk holes (wall) above hand sink, handsink table; low grount found around floor drain (kitchen) replace

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
BUILD UP ON DRINK GUN TIP
DAL-6*20 FOOD,HANDWASH,LAVATORIES−5
HAND WASH BROKEN IN KITCHEN AREA

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DRINKING CUPS CARTOON STORE ON FLOOR
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN WIC THAT IS NOT WORKING
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
MISSING COVER FOR DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER
DAL-5*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy−2
EPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN RIC
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED
DAL-10*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
HANG ALL MOP ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM KITCHEN

Base deductions−26 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS STORE UNDER CUTTING BOARD AND PREP SURFACE
DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLD AND FOR FOOD TEMP ALONG THE LINE
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE N TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
COVER OF ICE MACHINE NEED REPAR OR REPLACEMENT
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR DIRTY INSIDE

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
EXPIRED HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
COOLER AND COLD HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
DRAIN PIPE SHOULD BE ONE INCH OFF FLOOR DRAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
ICE SCOOP IN ICE

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
SPOIL AVOCADO IN USED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN LIGHT IN WIC
DAL-3*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
KEEP DRAINAGE TUBE 6 INCH OFF FLOOR DRAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE ALL WIPING TOWELS IN SANITIZING BUCKET..
DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTHOOD
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER PROVIDE FOR RIC AND RIF
DAL-4*39 Utensils, consumer self-service−2
STORE SERVING SCOOP OUT OF PREP FOOD.

Base deductions−13 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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