What is Taqueria Tacontodo's health inspection score?

Taqueria Tacontodo has a SafeDine safety score of 33 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 Tacontodo last inspected?

Taqueria Tacontodo was last inspected on December 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Tacontodo have?

Taqueria Tacontodo has 116 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Tacontodo safe to eat at?

Taqueria Tacontodo has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Tacontodo serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Tacontodo

Name: Taqueria Tacontodo
Address: 3850 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 33

3850 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/7/2023

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Mexican•West Dallas

Ranked #319 of 356 in West DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.6

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-67

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

3850 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2021

2 inspections

7 intermediate

23 basic

Sep

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Feb

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Dec

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label spray bottle that has not label.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap paper work on site.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
CFM not oniste.
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
observed salsa past 7 days in WIC (11-27-23)
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
provide soap at hand sinks
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
observed heavy rust on shelves and tables, replace.
DAL-7*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed gnats in kitchen, remove harboring conditions
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover foods in WIC.
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
observed knife on floor and clean utensils stored on soiled shelves.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floors of WIC
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair/provide covers for outlets.
DAL-12*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post

Base deductions−30 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
GREASE TRAP PAPER WORK NOT ONSTIE. 2ND AND FINAL WARNING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON SITE. 2ND AND FINAL WARNING.
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. 2ND AND FINAL WARNING.
DAL-4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS FROM WITHIN THE LAST 60 DAYS. 2ND AND FINAL WARNING.
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-6*31 No soap at handsink−2
NO AVAILABLE SOAP AT HAND SINK. PROVIDE.
DAL-7*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING GROCERY BAG TO HOLD RICE IN STEAMER. USE APPROVED FOOD ITEMS.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS.
DAL-9*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED GAP IN BACK EXTERIOR DOOR. PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING.

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 75

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP FROM DRAIN AT 3 COMP SINK. ESTABLISHMENT IS TO CLOSE AND NOT OPERATE UNTIL ISSUE IS FIXED AND INSPECTOR HAS APPROVED.
DAL-4*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
OBSERVED HOME USE RAID PEST SPRAY IN KITCHEN, HOME USE PESTICIDE ARE FOR HOME USE ONLY NOT RESTAURANT USE. REMOVE FROM PREMISES
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
GREASE TRAP TICKETS NOT ONSITE.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM NOT ONSITE.
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN DID NOT HAVE TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARD. FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED. OBTAIN BY 03-13-23
DAL-5*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
PEST CONTROL RECORDS NOT ONSITE.
DAL-7*47 Health permit posted−2
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED.
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
BACK EXTERIOR DOOR HAS GAP. HAVE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING.
DAL-9*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO AVAILABLE TOWELS OR SOAP AT HAND SINK LOCATED BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
OBSERVED ORANGE CONTAINER AND LARGE GREY CONTAINER WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF FOODS. PROVIDE COMMON NAME.
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON FAN OF WIC, GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE CONTAINERS, CLEAN.
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET, REPAIR.
DAL-13*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED BLUE CONTAINER OF SLICED ONIONS ON FLOOR, MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
DAL-14*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
OBSERVED KNIVES STORE IN BETWEEN WALL AND CONDUIT PIPE. STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN SURFACE.
DAL-15*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS. CLEAN

Base deductions−39 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF OTHO ANT POISON IN KITCHEN, REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*47 Health permit posted−2
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED. POST
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED ON BOTTOM OF BACK EXTERIOR DOOR, PROVIDE A PROPER SEAL.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED GRIME ON BRICK WALLS, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON FLOORS, GRIME/RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES,
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET WITH EXPOSED WIRES, AND GAP COMING FROM CEILING TILE, REPAIR.
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZERS. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP REACH IN COOLER, CURRENT THERMOMETER READING 77F ACTUAL TEMPERATURE WAS 38.9F.
DAL-7*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED UPRIGHT AND UNCOVERED. STORE INVERTED OR COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF POTS.
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
NO AVAILABLE SOAP AT HAND SINKS LOCATED NEXT TO GRILL AREA. PROVIDE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder−5
observed home use pesticide and tracking powder stored in kitchen, remove from premises.
DAL-10*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer observed at 200PPM, must be at 50-100PPM.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip−2
observed 3 tanks of propane in back area, one attached to grill. remove from premises due to fire hazard.
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
observed large gap on back exterior door, properly have door sealed to prevent pest from entering.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime build up on wire storage shelves, clean.
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed cooling food left uncovered. observed food in walk in cooler left uncovered.
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
observed large pots stored on floor upright and uncovered. store on clean surface rather covered or stored inverted to prevent contamination
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
observed foods in walk in cooler that have been prepared the day before without date mark. date mark food in walk in cooler.
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shield for lights in kitchen.
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered waste container in womens restroom.
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wet cloth on food contact surface, place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

Base deductions−30 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw beef observed on top shelf in walk in cooler and above RTE food and produce.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*39 Equipment compartments, drainage−2
still using igloo cooler to store ice. ice was transfered to rif.
DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
ice melting in igloo chest cooler, collecting dust and grime.
DAL-4*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
RFSM not registered or posted.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
observed grime build up on floors, clean.
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Texas Food Handler cards not onsite.
DAL-7*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide bodily fluid spill kit.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 68

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
ice used for drinks observed in igloo chest cooler collecting melted waste water. dispose of ice and DO NOT USE IGLOO CHEST COOLER.
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed slicer blade with heavy grime build up, clean and sanitize after each use.
DAL-13*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
beans observed at 48.2F, chicharon at 47.8F, red beef 50.4F. place all food in walk in cooler over ice until equipment is repaired.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
Register and post food service manager certificates.
DAL-2*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
observed bowl in snow cone machine collecting waste water, store inverted to let drain when not in use.
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometers for upright coke reach in coolers and for all reach in freezers.
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
no available soap available at hand sinks, provide.
DAL-6*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide trash can at hand sinks.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors throughout establishment has heavy grime build up, sweep and mop. observed pooling of water in walk in cooler, clean.
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed lids of food storage bins heavily damaged, replace all damaged lids.
DAL-10*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
observed chicken thawing under still water, place under running water.
DAL-11*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
observed sanitizer buckets stored on food contact surface, store on table shelves.
DAL-12*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
observed food in walk in cooler date marked for 09-21 and 09-18-21 still stored, dispose of food.
DAL-14*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
walk in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures, establishment is to use ice and time as public health control to keep food safe for public. REPAIR WALK IN COOLER ASAP.
DAL-15*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed food debris throughout establishment.

Base deductions−39 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 65

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
rice 110 F barbacoa 114 F beans 111 F
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
DAL-7*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Sanitizer bucket too strong, over 200 ppm chlorine.
DAL-14*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at 3 comp sink.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-8*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-9*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-10*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Provide commercial microwave and freezer.
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floor under equipment.
DAL-12*43 Ventilation,mechanical−2
All equipment must have proper ventilation. Two large pots were cooking at the back of kitchen with no ventilation.
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall where damaged.
DAL-15*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

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
observed eggs on top of produce, observed raw meat stored above RTE food. arrange food to prevent potential contamination.
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
beef and potato 46.4F, raw sausage 45.3F. store food over ice or store in working equipment.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
tile on dinning area coming off floor. repair.
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
no soap at hand sink, provide.
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
walk in cooler observed at 45F.
DAL-5*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
walk in cooler observed at 45F, repair to maintain cold hold temperatures.
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide Texas Food Handler cards.
DAL-8*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
Register and post food service manager certificate.
DAL-9*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed pest in storage room, remove harboring conditions.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 74

4 Med10 Basic

14 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed raw meat hanging on wire at room temperature, DISPOSE OF RAW MEAT.
DAL-8*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
large container of cooked rice observed cooling at room temperature, use proper cooling methods.
DAL-13*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
observed employee using bare hands to handle RTE food.
DAL-14*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
observed chlorine sanitizer at 200+ PPM, chlorine test strip needs to be between 50-100PPM.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2
no available soap at hand sinks, provide.
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand was signs.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marks for packaged salsa and package cakes.
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
missing label for salsa that is packaged at establishment. provide name and ingredients.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed fruit flies at hand sink, eliminate harboring conditions.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
uncovered food observed, fruit flies flying around food.
DAL-9*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
observed large container of rice cooling at room temperature.
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean non food contact areas.
DAL-11*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
employee working in kitchen placing in use utensil on soiled surface.
DAL-12*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
large food container labeled corn husk contains sugar, properly label container.

Base deductions−40 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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