What is Taqueria LA Chona's health inspection score?

Taqueria LA Chona has a SafeDine safety score of 35 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 LA Chona last inspected?

Taqueria LA Chona was last inspected on January 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria LA Chona have?

Taqueria LA Chona has 79 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria LA Chona safe to eat at?

Taqueria LA Chona has a safety score of 35/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taqueria LA Chona

Name: Taqueria LA Chona
Address: 8921 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 35

8921 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/2/2024

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #299 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Jan 2, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.9

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-65

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

8921 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

9 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

May

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*14 When to wash Wash hands after using toilet−5
observed employee did not wash hand after using toilet
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above jalapenos/coffee creamer/milk in wic
DAL-12*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
provide catch bucket
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, freezer, coolers
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
cutting boards resurface
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
repair self closing device on entrance door
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair cove base under 3 com sink, replace wet ceiling tiles
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-11*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food items shall be store in designated area

Base deductions−33 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken fajita stored above lettuce in walk in cooler

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler, shelves in reach in coolers, clean gaskets, clean freezer inside, clean table under grill, clean exterior of fryers
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed towel under cutting boards

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-8*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle
DAL-10*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above rte food

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, freezers, shelves, shelves above prep table
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
remove wet wiping cloth under cutting board
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
observed cups sit on floor
DAL-7*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-11*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards

Base deductions−31 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemical spray bottles stored next to food-ketchup
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above rte food in walk in cooler

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for squeeze bottles
DAL-2*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
provide catch bucket
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels at hand sink by 3 com sink
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
use approved food storage bags not shopping bags
DAL-6*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
use hand sink to wash hands not 3 com sink
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink bottle above prep table
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around coolers, shelves, pipe under sinks, clean freezer inside

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
Label sanitizer bucket and sanitizer solution is too high (>200ppm); sanitizer solution bucket should be 100 ppm

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wiping cloth under cutting board
DAL-3*39 Utensils, consumer self-service−2
Damaged gasket around cooler door and resurface cut boards
DAL-4*21 Person in charge must be on site at all times.−2
No RFSM on site, appointment Tuesday (11-09-21)
DAL-5*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
clean vent hood, ceiling, walls, shelves
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Inspection report on customers request
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo−2
Food on floor. Tomatoes on top of tomatoes, avocado mixed with onion separate

Base deductions−17 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezer,
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo−2
DAL-3* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsn certificate from the city of dallas
DAL-4*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometers in coolers
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-7*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
broken gaskets around walk in cooler door
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed house flies
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink cup on prep table

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-10*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle and sanitizer bucket

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in restroom
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels at hand sink
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, freezer, fans in walk in cooler
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for squeeze bottles
DAL-9*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-12*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
do not reheat rice in shopping bags/use approved food bags
DAL-13*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
plastic container with food store on cut tomato

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding−5
reheat rice up to 165 degrees f
DAL-6*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
no hot water at hand sink 70 degrees f
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw bacon stored above cooked chicken, raw beef stored above bread

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
shopping bags
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
provide fhc
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-9*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-10* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm

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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