What is Taqueria Delicias's health inspection score?

Taqueria Delicias has a SafeDine safety score of 51 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 Delicias last inspected?

Taqueria Delicias was last inspected on May 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Delicias have?

Taqueria Delicias has 73 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Delicias safe to eat at?

Taqueria Delicias has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taqueria Delicias

Name: Taqueria Delicias
Address: 114 E SANER AVE, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 51

114 E SANER AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/22/2023

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South Dallas

Ranked #365 of 489 in South Dallas

Stable

8 inspections

Last: May 22, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.1

Avg Violations

37 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

24x

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 61/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (51/100) 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

Mar 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Sep 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

6 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
Renew food manager certification w/ City of Dallas
DAL-3*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Provide chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Maintain hand sink accessible> observed plastic bag & newspaper inside
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace broken light under vent hood
DAL-6*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mop when not in use
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
Provide pest control service & maintain on file to present upon inspection

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces for sight and touch.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean wall around grill area. Clean and sanitize walls around all food equipment.
DAL-2*39 Cavities & door seal of microwave cleaned - 24 hr−2
Clean interior of microwave ovens.
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
Provide a current pet control report. Clean and organize all dry storage areas.
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang wet mops to dry.
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must be trained.
DAL-6*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
Provide hot water at hand sinks.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-6*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
OBSERVED RFSM HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
DAL-8*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
LACK OF HANDWASHING
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL
DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
LETTUCE 48*F IN MAKE READY COOLER

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
SEVERAL ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH IN RESTROOM
DAL-3*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FRO ALL
DAL-4*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice−2
LETTUCE STORED IN STANDING WATER
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
REPLACE ALL HARD TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 72

6 Med8 Basic

14 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
LETTUCE 45.9*F IN CHU
DAL-3*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK; REPAIR WITHIN 24HRS
DAL-5*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
MEDICINE STORED WITH FOOD ITEMS
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands−5
LACK OF HANDWASHING
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO CURRENT RECORDS
DAL-12*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER BY 4/7/21
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
DAL-10*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-11*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-13*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
PROVIDE
DAL-14*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice−2
LETTUCE STORED IN WATER

Base deductions−46 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED LETTUCE 48*F, CHEESE 48*F
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-9*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
MEDICINE STORED ABOVE FOOD ITEMS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
DAL-3*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
REPLACE ABSORBENT DOOR TO DRY STORAGE
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OPEN CASE OF DRINK
DAL-6*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL CONTAINERS
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RENEW EXPIRED CERTIFICATES
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-10*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK

Base deductions−29 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
EVERY 3 MONTHS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK TCS 7 DAYS.
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
THERMO MISSING RIF, RIC
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE RAG IN SAN. BK BETWEEN USE.
DAL-4*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
CLEAN VENTHOOD.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
STORE VEG. OIL OFF FLOOR.

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw meat stored above fish.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean wall where dirty. Clean cooler door gaskets.
DAL-8*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
vent hood
DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Replace residential refrigerator, freezer and microwave with commercial units.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-7*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness−5
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
CHORIZO STORED WITH SLICED CHEESE
DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
LETTUCE AT 54,9*F IN CHU

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE TILE FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-3*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
DAL-4*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPAIR WALL BEHIND GRILL AREA
DAL-5*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER
DAL-6*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
REMOVE HOME STYLE COOLER : PROVIDE NSF APPROVED RIC FOR COMMERCIAL
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK

Base deductions−29 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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