What is Taqueria LE Ventana's health inspection score?

Taqueria LE Ventana 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 LE Ventana last inspected?

Taqueria LE Ventana was last inspected on May 3, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria LE Ventana have?

Taqueria LE Ventana has 68 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria LE Ventana safe to eat at?

Taqueria LE Ventana 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 LE Ventana serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria LE Ventana

Name: Taqueria LE Ventana
Address: 3847 CEDAR SPRINGS, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 55

3847 CEDAR SPRINGS, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/3/2023

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Mexican•Oak Lawn

Ranked #220 of 311 in Oak LawnBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: May 3, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

20x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 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

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) 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.

Location

3847 CEDAR SPRINGS, Dallas, TX 75219

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

May 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean ice machine and can opener

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-2*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-9*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
replace gaskets

Base deductions−24 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*10 Chlorine exposure time table−5
chlorine tested at 0 ppm
DAL-10*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
pork 99 F
DAL-12*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Diced tomatoes 56 F

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
Observed cooked tomatoes cooling at room temp.
DAL-2*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Store employee personal food in a designated area.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Detail clean exterior of ice machine. Clean vent hood filters.
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
Water filters need changed (dated 10/26/20).
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
squeeze bottles and drink dispensers
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed low grout on floor at cook line. Repair RIC at cook line.

Base deductions−33 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Open can of red bull in ice machine
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep−5
Employee observed switching tasks and not washing hands

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must have RFSM on site during serving hours
DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
Food establishment permit location unknown
DAL-5*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food must be 6 inches off the floor in walk in cooler
DAL-6*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Utensils used as scoops must have handles
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Missing hand wash signs in restroom
DAL-9*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Must have thermometers

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 3 months
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Provide one inch air gap over drains
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Maintain brisket meat (RIC) at a cold hold of 41 and below and address cooling unit function

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Fruit flies observed
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls behind cooking station
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide adequate lighting by cooking station

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean can opener
DAL-5*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

4 Med2 Basic

6 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of reach in cooler
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak under 3 comp sink
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*29 Warewashing machines thermometer in F.rinse tank−2
DAL-6*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
ice scoop and dry goods scoop touching product
DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
you can not use cloth under equipment or cutting boards
DAL-3*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
can not have bug light over food utensil and prep surfaces

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW CHICKEN 45 DEGREE F, CREAMA 50 DEGREE F, COOKED MEAT 45 DEGREE F
DAL-5*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
HAND SINK IN KITCHEN TEMP 86 DEGREE F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DESIGNATE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS IN WIC
DAL-6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
WIC DOOR DOES NOT PROPERLY CLOSE, COOLER DRAW AMBIENT TEMP 47 DEGREE F
DAL-7*33 Mechanical warewashing equip., wash solution temp.−2
REQUEST SERVICE- TEMP GAUGE STATES 110 DEGREE F BUT DID NOT MOVE

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE GUARD AT SODA MACHINE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler−2
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
SALSA BOTTLES MUST BE TAMPER EVIDENT
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
TO GO CONTAINERS-COS
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
keep hand sink clear

Base deductions−13 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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