What is Taco Rico Taqueria's health inspection score?

Taco Rico Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 39 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 Rico Taqueria last inspected?

Taco Rico Taqueria was last inspected on January 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Rico Taqueria have?

Taco Rico Taqueria has 97 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Rico Taqueria safe to eat at?

Taco Rico Taqueria has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taco Rico Taqueria

Name: Taco Rico Taqueria
Address: 2850 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 39

2850 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/8/2024

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West Dallas

Ranked #300 of 356 in West Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.7

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

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

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 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

+9 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

2850 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Aug 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
remove raid spray bottles
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
ticket not available

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
cfm not onsite
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
clean shelves, clean storage containers
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean inside of RICs, clean underneath equipment
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace water damaged ceiling tiles
DAL-7*47 Permit/license posted−2
post health permit

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 200+. NEEDS TO BE AT 50-100PPM.
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
MOST RECENT GREASE TRAP FROM 04-2022. HAVE RECORDS ONSITE OR CLEAN GREASE TRAP.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM NOT ONSTE.
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-5*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
OBSERVED LARGE DEAD ROACHES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE.
DAL-6*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT CAUSING LEAK. REPAIR A/C UNIT.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FLOORS, HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS OF BACK ROOM. CLEAN.
DAL-8*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
DAL-9*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING GROCERY BAG AS CONTAINER FOR RICE. USE APPROVED POLY BAGS NOT GROCERY BAGS.
DAL-10*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BACK SALSA REACH IN COOLER.

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
diced tomato at 65.1F, diced onion 66.3F. PIC states food in RIC for less than and hour. place all TCS food in working cold hold equipment.
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw fajita meat stored above tamales in turbo air RIC, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
employee dicing onion using bare hands, use gloves.
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing grease trap records, most recent from 04-2022.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
food in turbo air RIC not date marked.
DAL-7*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
food debris behind equipment, clean.
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
repair small prep ric, not maintaining cold hold temperatures.
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floors, ceiling, walls.
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post health report.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed eggs stored above salsa, arrange food properly to prevent cross contamination

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grease and grime build up on wire storage shelves and on surfaces of equipment. CLEAN.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed water damaged ceiling tiles, replace.
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND SINKS.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM NOT ONSITE. RFSM PAPER WORK NOT ONSITE.
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed grease build up behind and underneath grill area. CLEAN TO REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
most recent grease trap ticket is from 06-2021. grease trap must be cleaned every 90 days.
DAL-4*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer−5
observed salsa bottles re-served. DO NOT RE-SERVED FOOD. Observó botellas de salsa servido de nuevo. NO VOLVER A SERVIR ALIMENTOS
DAL-9*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
employee made chlorine sanitizer and it was observed at 200+PPM, informed employee what concentration needed to be(50-100) and they corrected.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Post sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Coloque un cartel que diga: EL INFORME DE SALUD MÁS RECIENTE ESTÁ DISPONIBLE.
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
employee could not produce food thermometer. provide a food thermometer.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grease and grime build up on and inside of equipment, clean. grime build up on wire storage shelves.
DAL-7*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
observed upright reach in cooler at 50F, equipment must be able to maintain cold hold temperatures, adjust temperature or repair. refrigerador observado a 50F, el equipo debe poder mantener temperaturas frías, ajustar la temperatura o reparar
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
no available towels at hand sinks, provide towels.

Base deductions−27 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
fajita at 44.2F. guiso rojo at 44.1F, all food in RIC.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Texas Food Handler cards not onsite, have on hand.
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed uncovered food, cover.
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
thaw food under running water, observed thawing food in still cold water.
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
store utensil on clean surface, not in between equipment.
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label squeeze bottles, that contain water, with name of food.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on floors and on ceiling tile, clean.
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
build up of dust in intake vents, clean.
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−21 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak coming from hand sink located next to drink reach in cooler, REPAIR. SECOND CONSECUTIVE OFFENSE.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite. RFSM must be on site.
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back exterior has gap on lower right, provide better seal.
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
hand sink used for other purpose, mug and spoon in hand sink. HAND SINK IS FOR WASHING HAND ONLY.
DAL-4*45 Location of lockers−2
employee storing personal items in kitchen, purse that is on shelf containing utensils and food product.
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
storing knifes in between equipment, store knife on clean surfaces.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
cook drinking water and storing on food contact surface
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
container used to store onions is heavily damaged. replace.
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
multiple food containers in reach in coolers are not date marked. SECOND CONSECUTIVE OFFENSE.
DAL-9*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide trash can for paper towels at each hand sink.
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 76

4 Med9 Basic

13 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
chopped chicken at 43.2F, refried beans at 42.4f, fajita at 42.9F all food in walk in cooler above cold hold temperatures. Food was placed in working reach in cooler.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
clear spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled, contained cleaner.
DAL-8*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer−5
re-serving salsa bottles, do not re-serve salsa. serve salsa bowls like the salsa used for chips. You can continue to use the squeeze bottle but only for storing the salsa and not for customer use.
DAL-13*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
hand sink, located next to coke cooler, has leak coming from p-trap. repair.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*45 Location of lockers−2
employee handing sweater on food shelf, sweater touching ingredients and food packaging and utensils. Store employee personal items in locker or away from food product.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
exhaust vents located in kitchen contained dust and rust, clean.
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
reach in cooler "" not able to maintain cold hold temperatures, repair and do not use until it is able to maintain cold hold temperature.
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime build up in electrical room floor, grime c
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide shield or shielded light bulbs, observed missing light shield on lights in dinning area.
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
salas bottle not date marked, small steel containers not date marked. Date mark food.
DAL-11*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PIC could not produce sanitizer test strip.
DAL-12*34 Pets in common dining areas-cleaning−2
observed large roach in dinning area (came out of painting and crawled to the floor and scurried away), contact pest control.

Base deductions−38 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies
DAL-3*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler units inside and outside dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing current RFSM certification on site must be have current RFSM certification on site
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on food containers must be date mark on all food containers
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
ceiling with holes at side vent hood area hole on wall women restroom must be seal or closed all holes on all areas to avoid pest harboring back exit door missing weather strips must be repair or replace to avoid pest harboring
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
missing current pest control ticket must be have pest control ticket
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
shelving inside cooler units with rust and oxidization on all areas must be replace or repair to proper open door handlers broken on cooler units must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
walls ceiling and floors dirty with spills, food debris and soils contamination on all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-11*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
missing food labels on food containers inside cooler units must be label all food containers on all areas

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
COVER ALL FOOD IN STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES STORED ON HAND SINK AND ON SHELF NEXT TO PRODUCT IN DRY STORAGE AREA

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE
DAL-4*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN SAUCE COOLING ON COUNTER
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED 2 UTENSILS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK FOR HAND WASH ONLY
DAL-6*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPLACE MISSING FRONT PANEL OF RIC, REMOVE FOIL SHELF LINERS, REPLACE RESIDENTIAL FREEZER WITH COMMERCIAL
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED PERSONAL BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE RIC NEXT TO CUSTOMER PRODUCT
DAL-8*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED IN DIRTY BIN
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER VENT HOOD
DAL-10*47 Other Violations−2
HANG MOP OR STORE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE
DAL-11*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
BACK DOOR

Base deductions−28 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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