What is Taqueria Acambaro's health inspection score?

Taqueria Acambaro has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria Acambaro last inspected?

Taqueria Acambaro was last inspected on November 30, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Acambaro have?

Taqueria Acambaro has 39 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Acambaro safe to eat at?

Taqueria Acambaro has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Acambaro serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Acambaro

Name: Taqueria Acambaro
Address: 9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY #214C, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 55

9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY #214C, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/30/2023

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0Fair

Mexican•East Dallas

Better than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 30, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 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

-2 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

9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY #214C, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

Mar 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Sep 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Sep 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*14 Gloves single use−5
observed employee reusing single use gloves

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets ri,rif, ice from freezer, inside ric
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label containers on bulk food
DAL-4*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
employee must wash hands at hand sink-observed washing hands at 3 com sink
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
utensils stored on counter under grill-store in designated area to avoid contamination

Base deductions−13 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
observed cold food not reach 41 degrees f or below chorizo 50.1, chicken 50.8 degrees f
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
wood tortilla press machine not allowed-replace with approved material
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean freezer, clean around drink containers
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for drink containers

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
observed food handler card
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food containers
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, freezer

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
employee touch rte food with bare hands (cut onion)
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-2*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
repair gasket around cooler door
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
relabel food storage containers

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw food stored above rte food
DAL-5*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
observed employee touch rte food with bare hands

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair ceiling tiles, repair broken floor tiles

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
sanitizer

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed roaches
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
ice build up-clean, replace damaged ceiling tiles

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-6*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager is not on site
DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
tortilla press machine-no wood
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
gasket around cooler door
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
provide
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop food
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage cntainers
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
wooden tortilla press machine not allowed
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide witten procedures about vomiting/diarrhea events

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−2 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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