What is Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor's health inspection score?

Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor has a SafeDine safety score of 57 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 & Tequila 1st Floor last inspected?

Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor was last inspected on September 1, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor have?

Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor has 51 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor safe to eat at?

Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor serve?

Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor

Name: Tacos & Tequila 1st Floor
Address: 2800 ROUTH ST #155, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 57

2800 ROUTH ST #155, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/1/2021

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Mexican•Downtown

Ranked #732 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Sep 1, 2021

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

58 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 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

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 54/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Nov 2018

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Aug 2020

2 inspections

7 intermediate

16 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Sep 2021

1 inspections

8 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Routine2 Follow-up

Sep 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
SEAL HAND SINK TO WALL PROPERLY, PATCH HOLES IN FRP WALLS WHERE NEEDED
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS & RODENTS
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
(a) Eating, drinking, or using tobacco. (1) except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping raw animal foods shall be kept separate−2
MAINTAIN MOIST SANITIZER CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN LIGHTS UNDER VENT HOOD
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER-CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS & POST
DAL-7*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DISPLAY CITY OF DALLAS FOOD PERMIT
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
PROVIDE SOAP FOR HANDSINK IN DISH PIT AREA

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
dirty food contact surfaces can opener blade mixer stand ice machine ice scoop holder is holding water
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap ticket in the 90 days
DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
sliced tomatoes on top of sliced onions

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
dust on equipment walls in prep area- on compressor
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
replace gaskets on make lines they are brittle and broken
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM ON SITE

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 20

Follow-up InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
provide
DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken food lids
DAL-3*47 Health permit posted−2
provide duplicate health permit
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, caulk, clean coolers,
DAL-8* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 70

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
OBSERVED RAW STEAK/BEEF STORED ABOVE PRE COOKED CHICKEN WINGS
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
PROVIDE
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
PROVIDE LABEL FOR CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW CHICKEN 48.6, RAW BEEF/STEAK 50.1, COOKED VEGETABLE 48.9, SHRIMP 50 DEGREES F

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
PROVIDE RFSM CERTIFICATE FROM THE CITY OF DALLAS
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOORS, CLEAN SHELVES, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT BAR AREA, CAULK AROUND SINKS
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
RUSTY SHELVES, GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOORS
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL FOOD
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE
DAL-11*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER NO STANDING WATER
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE WET CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET
DAL-13*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS
DAL-14*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS IN HAND SINK
DAL-15*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
PROVIDE ROACH BEHIND DISH WASHER

Base deductions−45 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
temperatures hot maintained@41 degreesF or below green peppers 48* Cheese 48*
DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
Dishwasher did not reach 186

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean gaskets on all coolers replace if broken Dust & milder on ceiling Invents
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
ice scoop handle touching ice soda gun hose touching ice
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Hand sink used for other purposes

Base deductions−16 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
0 PPM CHLORINE DISHWASHER
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling for original container−5
RELABEL SANITIZE BUCKET

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DESIGNATE AREA
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN BACK SHELVES NEXT TO DISH
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
IN ALL RICS
DAL-6*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
REMOVE ITEMS PAST DATE MARK
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 18

Follow-up InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
HANDLE FOR ICE SCOOP
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
TAKE CLASS AND REGISTER (CLASS REGISTERED)

Base deductions−4 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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