What is Tacos Chilo's health inspection score?

Tacos Chilo has a SafeDine safety score of 25 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 Chilo last inspected?

Tacos Chilo was last inspected on February 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacos Chilo have?

Tacos Chilo has 82 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacos Chilo safe to eat at?

Tacos Chilo has a safety score of 25/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Tacos Chilo serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tacos Chilo

Name: Tacos Chilo
Address: 1109 S WALTON WALKER BLVD, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 25

1109 S WALTON WALKER BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/8/2024

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Mexican•West Dallas

Ranked #326 of 356 in West DallasBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Feb 8, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.1

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-75

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-25 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.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Sep 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

May

Mar 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Dec

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 67

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Eggs observed over ready to eat foods
DAL-2*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se−5
Dishes not properly sanitizer(sanitized)>solution used to wash/disinfect dishes observed at 0 ppm
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Cook seen chopping cilantro w/bare hands
DAL-4*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Unapproved pesticide stored next to food
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix/ensure pipes for hand sink properly installed observed extreme/excessive mold growth over pipe

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No food manager on site
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Cook doesn't have food handler certificate after 4 months of employment
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
No date marking observed>with any foods (that are opened/made) must have date marking
DAL-9*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Cooler where produce kept not approved/commercial grade equipment
DAL-10*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
Rinsing procedures incorrect>do not mix soap and bleach to wash dishes: first wash with soap & water, then rinse with plain water, then sanitize with bleach & water
DAL-11*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Dead roaches observed at hand sink & inside produce cooler
DAL-12*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-13*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Ensure all food in coolers covered
DAL-14*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-15*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Fix baseboards by cash register

Base deductions−45 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
Store all pills/medicine in appropriate location

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No food manager on site
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
Provide probe thermometer to measure food temperatures
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Remove covering on ice machine to allow easy cleanability
DAL-5*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Remove all dead pest from establishment
DAL-6*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
Live cockroaches seen and no current pest records present
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean gaskets in all reach-in cooler
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace gaskets of reach-in cooler closest to entrance of kitchen
DAL-9*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
DAL-10*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM must be on site when in operation
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Properly date mark food
DAL-3*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
Change name on permit
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Cockroach seen during inspection
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Fix bent interior of reach-in cooler in storage area
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floor drains of any left over food debris
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Change/replace water damaged ceiling tiles

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove foil shelf liners.
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair or remove RIC.
DAL-3*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
containers without day or dates must be discard to avoid cross contamination

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
missing current pest control ticket on site must be have pest control ticket on site
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
walls and ceiling tiles dirty inside kitchen area must be clean t avoid cross contamination
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be date marks on all food containers in all areas
DAL-6*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
hand sink move at prep area -un-detached from wall- must be replace or repair and properly fasten to wall
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site must be have RFSM on site during operational hours
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
unused equipment in all areas must be remove or maintain unused equipment in a dry and clean condition
DAL-10*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
missing test trips to verified chlorine concentration must be have test strips on site
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
walls and ceiling separated from junctions and ribs walls and ceiling must be repair and in proper condition
DAL-12*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
missing food labeling on food containers inside cooler units must be have food labels on food containers in all areas
DAL-13*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
shelving inside cooler unit rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
missing sanitizer bucket on kitchen area must be have sanitizer bucket at: 50 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer bucket missing sanitizing test strips to verified chemical concentration must be have test strips to verified chemical concentration

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
some thermometers broken and not working inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers inside cooler units
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
floors on kitchen and walls skirts missing tiles or covers must be repair to avoid pest harboring lights not working and ceiling tiles with water leaks must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-4*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
hand sink faucet with water leaks on men restroom must be repair to proper condition
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
vent hood covers back panels missing or detached from walls creating a hollow area on back must be repair or replace to cover holes in all areas to avoid pest harboring
DAL-7*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-8*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
DAL-9*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy−2
cooking equipment -fryers- outside vent hood system cooking equipment must be maintain inside vent hood area must be replace or repair vent hood system to prevent build up condensation
DAL-10*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
expired RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
all cooler units dirty inside and outside with spills, food debris, litter and drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-8*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
thermometers broken or missing on all cooler units must be have visible working thermometers to maintain proper food temperature
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing dates or day in all food containers must be have date or day to avoid cross contamination
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
some lights not working must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
skirts around the wall detached or broken must be repair to proper condition floors around drainage areas broken must be repair to avoid contamination by stagnant water shield lights broken must be replace or repair to avoid chemical contamination
DAL-6* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
expired RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city
DAL-7*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Toxics stored above and with food equipment
DAL-5*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
no date marking on prepared food items
DAL-6*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
Hot <110F within 20 seconds

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
handle in ice
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
DAL-3*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
Label s. bottles
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damage walls & floors
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks stored on food equipment

Base deductions−27 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw meat store next to cooked meat
DAL-6*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
0 ppm chlorine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
fix the front door
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−18 pts

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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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