What is Tacos LA Addiccion's health inspection score?

Tacos LA Addiccion has a SafeDine safety score of 62 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 LA Addiccion last inspected?

Tacos LA Addiccion was last inspected on December 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacos LA Addiccion have?

Tacos LA Addiccion has 62 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacos LA Addiccion safe to eat at?

Tacos LA Addiccion has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tacos LA Addiccion

Name: Tacos LA Addiccion
Address: 4970 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 62

4970 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/20/2023

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West Dallas

Ranked #171 of 356 in West Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 20, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

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

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

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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

4970 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jan 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean walls of grill area.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw pork at 42.9F, and beans 47.3F. all food in walk in cooler must be mover to working cold hold equipment.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
repair or adjust temperature of walk in cooler. currently not maintaining cold hold temperatures.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime on vent hood, grime behind equipment, grime on gaskets of cold hold equipment, dust on fans of walk in cooler. CLEAN.
DAL-4*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw eggs and raw protein stored above RTE food in WIC, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed pink residue build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize.
DAL-11*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap paper work not onsite, missing july and december paper work.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed cutting boards, replace.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
obtain texas food handler cards.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
food and grease build up, remove harboring condition.
DAL-6*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
observed handle of salt scoop touching salt, keep upright.
DAL-7*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
store single service plates on clean surface.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean wire food shelves, clean gasket of cold hold equipment, clean dust build up on fans, clean dust on monitors.
DAL-9*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean dust build up on vents.
DAL-10*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
renew epxired rfsm

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 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 steak meat store above RTE food and condiments in walk in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
grime build up inside of ice machine, clean.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grease build up on rotary burner, clean. grime build up on wire shelves, clean. grime build up on gaskets of walk in cooler and reach in coolers, clean.
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide food thermometer, current available thermometer is just for hot food.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite. provide.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
observed multiple hot shot bug spray in kitchen remove from premises
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
grime build inside of ice machine, turn off. dispose of ice, clean and sanitize.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand wash sign at hand sink.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust build up on signs and on wire shelves, fan used to cool foods, clean and sanitize.
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust build up on intake vents, clean
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
salsa that is being cooled with fan that contains dust build up, cover food.
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
clean utensils stored on soiled shelves, clean.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 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 chopped chicken in container stored above produce and RTE food, in walk in cooler, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
DAL-7*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM change every 2-4 hours.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grime build up on equipment, observed dust build up on fan of walk in cooler, clean.
DAL-3*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
observed pink residue in roof of ice machine(most likely chlorine build up, did not observe water dripping from residue. clean.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
need sign that states: most recent health report is available upon request.
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees handling food did not have texas food handler cards, provide.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wet cloth being stored on food contact surface, place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM. COS.
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw meat stored above lettuce, arrange properly.
DAL-5*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
observed salsa in large pot at 197.4F, use proper cooling methods.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grime on walls and dust on walk in cooler fans, clean.
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
no hand wash signs observed at hand sinks, provide.
DAL-6*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
observed large container of salsa cooling by room temperature, use proper cooling methods. PIC corrected on site.
DAL-7*26 Allergen Labeling−2
flour and corn tortillas contain wheat and milk, no label for public observed.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed food removed from original container not labeled for new container.
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Texas Food Handler cards expired, renew

Base deductions−27 pts

Jun 20

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
raw steak meat stored above RTE food in walk in cooler.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on frp walls, grime underneath equipment, grime on coke syrup rack. dust on fan of walk in cooler. CLEAN.
DAL-3*34 Pets in common rooms/ items stored in cabinets−2
multiple flies found on coke syrup rack and on wall in grill area. call pest control.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
sugar container not labeled. label food that has been removed from original package and that is not easily identifiable.
DAL-5*26 Allergen Labeling−2
provide allergy label to menu and menu board due to tortillas. Copy tortilla warning label that is on tortilla packages.
DAL-6*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
missing cove base on wall next service sink.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer−5
using salsa bottles that are reserved to customers through out day. only serve salsa once find solution.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*26 Allergen Labeling−2
provide allergy label to menu and menu board due to tortillas. Copy tortilla warning label that is on tortilla packages.
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide bodily fluid spill kit and instructions.
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label food containers that contain food that is not easily identifiable.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Most recent health report is available upon request.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean frp wall in prep kitchen area, and floors.
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
trompo not covered in reach in freezer. cover.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
add thermometer extra thermometer in wic or move current thermometer away from light bulb.
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
defrost reach in freezers, heavy ice build up
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label salt container.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
exhaust vent above working food contact surface, has accumulation of dust.

Base deductions−8 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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