What is Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal's health inspection score?

Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal has a SafeDine safety score of 49 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 Los Arcos DE Jal last inspected?

Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal was last inspected on September 11, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal have?

Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal has 80 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal safe to eat at?

Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal

Name: Taqueria Los Arcos DE Jal
Address: 6300 SAMUELL BLVD #158, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 49

6300 SAMUELL BLVD #158, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/11/2023

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East Dallas

Ranked #320 of 424 in East Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 11, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Jul 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Mar

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw chicken 50.6 degrees f

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelfs in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, clean freezers, clean microwaves, oven, oven's door, caulk around sinks
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo−2
separate

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor (onion)
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cover gaps/holes where necessary, repair floor tiles under 3 com sink (front), repair faucet on front 3 com sink
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign above kitchen hand sink
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers and squeeze bottles
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, freezer, coolers inside
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only ( in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, reach in cooler)
DAL-8*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting board

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw meat stored above rte food (fried peppers and fruits), raw bacon stored above salsa
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under 3 com sink

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
keep premises in good condition
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, shelves, freezer

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
Faucet leaking 3 compartment sink

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable−2
Thermometer must be in freezer
DAL-2*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
Properly label 3- compartment sink
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair light shield
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF−2
Date marking on item prepared in cooler
DAL-6*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems−2
Female restaurant needs another trash can
DAL-7*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Resurface cutting board
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean shelves, floors, gasket, and vent hood
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Personal items in kitchen (eye drops)
DAL-10*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Do not reuse single article utensils ( sour cream bucket has chili)

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above raw beef
DAL-9*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer bucket 0 ppm

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
broken light shield
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at back and entrance doors
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, coolers, shelves
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in restroom
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean shelves, clean cutting boards
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-10*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
beans 127, rice 128.1, beef 121 and 125 degrees f on hot holding table
DAL-11*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above rte food-soup

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
cutting board
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers inside, walk in cooler, freezer, fans
DAL-6*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up 3 com sink in this way wash rinse sanitize air dry
DAL-7*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
entrance door
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report

Base deductions−34 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken 117, sour cream 126 degrees f
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken stored above cooked soup
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles, sanitizer bucket

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-2*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air dry
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shield in reach in cooler
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers, gaskets, fans in wic, shelves
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers/squeeze bottles
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign

Base deductions−27 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw beef stored above rte food
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for sanitizer bucket
DAL-11*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
rice 122, chicken 129.4 degrees f

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers inside, fans in walk in cooler, freezers
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
gap at doors
DAL-5*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air dry
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-10*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
broken gaskets around cooler door, replace rusty shelves

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
NO CARDBOARD UNDER FRYER
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY COOLER RACKS

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY ICE MACHINE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−13 pts

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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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