What is Taqueria LA Famosita's health inspection score?

Taqueria LA Famosita has a SafeDine safety score of 50 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 Famosita last inspected?

Taqueria LA Famosita was last inspected on January 24, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria LA Famosita have?

Taqueria LA Famosita has 52 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria LA Famosita safe to eat at?

Taqueria LA Famosita has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taqueria LA Famosita

Name: Taqueria LA Famosita
Address: 11716 FERGUSON RD, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 50

11716 FERGUSON RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/24/2024

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0Fair

East Dallas

Ranked #317 of 424 in East Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 24, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

27 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

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 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

11716 FERGUSON RD, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer read 200PPM

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
hand sink needs trash can in kitchen
DAL-3*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces−2
observed blood in reach in cooler
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed vitamins next to dry storage cans
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
display inspection report or post sign

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 23

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
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE AND UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
PARKAGING AND UTENSIL STORE ON FLOOR
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
NO POST TO LET CUSTOMER ASK FOR INSPECTION REPORT

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
BROKEN GASKET
DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
FOOD WITH NO COMMON NAME

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABEL
DAL-2*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
UTENSIL ON FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
MISSING PART OF RIC
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
RUST STORAGE SURFACE

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER IN RIC

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
RIF COVER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
DAL-2*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NO PERMIT

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL ITEM ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL ALL FOOD PREP IN RIC AND RIF
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
HEALTH PERMIT NOT PROVIDED
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL PREP FOOD
DAL-6*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
NO FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED
DAL-7*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
COVER ALL FOOD IN WIC AND WIF.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
set up sanitizing bucket for prep surface cleaning

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace bulb in vent hood
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
towels under chopping board
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm not on site
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
thermometer not provide
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
expired handler certificate
DAL-7*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
permit not provide
DAL-8*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
surface of chopping board should be smooth and cleanable

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label all
DAL-5*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
raw shell egg stored over rte foods

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
no home storage containers
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-7*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
radishes and sodas
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2

Base deductions−24 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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