What is Tacolingo's health inspection score?

Tacolingo has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tacolingo last inspected?

Tacolingo was last inspected on May 8, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacolingo have?

Tacolingo has 70 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacolingo safe to eat at?

Tacolingo has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Tacolingo serve?

Tacolingo serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tacolingo

Name: Tacolingo
Address: 2301 N AKARD ST #270, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 42

2301 N AKARD ST #270, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/8/2023

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American•Downtown

Ranked #839 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: May 8, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

36 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 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

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

2301 N AKARD ST #270, Dallas, TX 75201

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

May

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Feb 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
provide cooling logs for the cooling down of product process to show product is cooled from 135-70 in 2 hours and from 70-41 degrees f in additional 4 hours
DAL-6*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine dish machine observed at 0 ppm

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
display City of Dallas Health permit
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
chicken, rice, and sauce observed uncovered inside wic
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace chipped knifes
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
seal hand sink to the wall properly. patch holes in FRP wall throughout where nedded
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide proper hand sink signs for all hand sinks
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed male employee eating, drinking with phone on top of cutting board upon arrival. was asked to remove and sanitize surface

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
MOLDY PEPPERS
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PROPERLY
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT 3CS, DRAIN IS CLOGGED, SINK BY DISH WASHER, DRAINS ARE DIRTY

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-5*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
GNATS PRESENTS AND FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING
DAL-6*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ON GROUND IN BOXES IN WIC
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
KEEP DAMP TOWELS IN THE BUCKET BTWN USE
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, CONTAINERS IN BLACK
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak at faucet head

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
must register with cod
DAL-3*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FLIES AND GNATS
DAL-4*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
NEEDED IN WHITE DEEP FREEZER BY COOK LINE
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NEEDED AT HAND SINK
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
NEED CURRENT RECORDS
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
KNIVES CAN'T BE STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN INTERIOR OF RIC BY CHIPS, FAN COVERS IN WIC, AND ICE MACHINE

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
BOX IS TOO HIGH TO THE CEILING NOTED ON LAST REPORT
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
NEEDS LABEL ON SUGAR
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 75

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE BIN IN THE BACK
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT 2ND HAND SINK
DAL-14*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TEMP ON FOOD WAS AT 48.5F

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
GNATS
DAL-3*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
CANNOT BE STORED INCHES FROM THE CEILING FIRE HAZARD`1
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
ON BULK WHITE CONTAINERS
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DOOR GASKETS
DAL-7*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
NEEDED IN DEEP FREEZER
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN INTERIORS OF RIC AND DOOR GASKETS THAT ARE NOT BROKEN
DAL-9*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
CEILING TILES MISALIGNED, OPENINGS NEAR DISH AREA
DAL-10*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUNF
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
NEEDED AT BAR SINK
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION NOTICE NEEDED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS
DAL-13* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
EXPIRED 11/2020

Base deductions−37 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
water at one of the handsink is at 87F at the bar

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
fruit flies are present
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
several items in the WIC are not protected from cross contamination due to no lids on the containers
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
there are labels on the food on the containers
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
mark the date that the RTE items were prepared
DAL-5*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
ceramic bowls cannot be used as scoops for rice, flour or other items.
DAL-6*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
needed in deep freezer
DAL-7*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
floors are dirty with debris and food particles misaligned ceiling tiles possible entrance for pests and rodents
DAL-8*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
must be six inches off the ground
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
used for other purpose storing red sanitizer bucket and utensils
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
needed at bar sinks

Base deductions−25 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
cleaned inside of ice bin
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap records

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
no COD RFSM
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed fruit flies no record of pest control being performed
DAL-4*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−18 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW CHICKEN 47 DEGREE F, RAW SHRIMP 45 DEGREE F (COS)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
ENSURE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT BEING USED AS WIPE ON EXPO (COS)
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS
DAL-4*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking−2
ON MEUN
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HAND SINK USED FOR DUMPING
DAL-7*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD (COS)
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
AT BAR DOWNSTAIRS HAND SINK
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DESIGNATE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL SPICES IN NON ORIGINAL CONTAINER (COS)

Base deductions−23 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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