What is Tacos Cantu Llc's health inspection score?

Tacos Cantu Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tacos Cantu Llc last inspected?

Tacos Cantu Llc was last inspected on February 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacos Cantu Llc have?

Tacos Cantu Llc has 48 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacos Cantu Llc safe to eat at?

Tacos Cantu Llc has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tacos Cantu Llc

Name: Tacos Cantu Llc
Address: 2507 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 60

2507 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/2/2024

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0Fair

South Dallas

Ranked #271 of 489 in South Dallas

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

15x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

2507 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75216

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

9 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 93

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
DISCARD ANY DAMAGED UTENSILS
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
EGGS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, STORE IN ICE OR BELOW 41'F
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
OBTAIN QUAT TEST STRIPS
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove plastic tape from RIF in storage room.
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
Observed lexan pan of cooked rice cooling without log chart documentation to show proper cooling parameters are being met

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gaskets of RIF.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust accumulation observed on ceiling above hot hold line
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap at hand sink next to prep table and maintain accessible. Observed with towels and bucket inside.
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register manager certificates with the city of dallas and post
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Renew expired food handler certificates
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-9*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
Do not line rack with cardboard.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee beverages on prep table.
DAL-5*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2
DAL-6*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
coffee filters
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-8*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
vent hood
DAL-9*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2

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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