What is Taqueria Taxco's health inspection score?

Taqueria Taxco has a SafeDine safety score of 53 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 Taxco last inspected?

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

How many health violations does Taqueria Taxco have?

Taqueria Taxco has 43 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Taxco safe to eat at?

Taqueria Taxco has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Taxco serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Taxco

Name: Taqueria Taxco
Address: 10750 FERGUSON RD #110, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 53

10750 FERGUSON RD #110, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/24/2024

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0Fair

Mexican•East Dallas

Ranked #301 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 24, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

4.3

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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

10750 FERGUSON RD #110, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Apr 2020

1 inspections

Aug 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer not set up properly, read 10PPM

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no rfsm
DAL-3*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
current food permit has incorrect car code
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
back hand sink need hand wash sign

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
spray bottles
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
menudo 120F
DAL-8*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine tested at 200 ppm room temp
DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw eggs 63F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Do not reuse container or foil.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
vent hood filters
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
ice scoop
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace damaged weather stripping at side door. Repair small leak at water sprayer.
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
squeeze bottles

Base deductions−32 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS COPY OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
RUSTED SHELF IN WIC

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE
DAL-6*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
FOOD SPATULA STORE ON PREP SURFACE

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
RFSM ON SITE WITH NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM.
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
PROVIDE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOP.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH USED UNDER CTTING BOARD
DAL-7*33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food−2
MEAT KEEP INSIDE WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT TO THAW

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
NO AIR SPACE FROM HAND SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN.
DAL-5*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED
DAL-2*45 Floors/walls/ceilings approved carpeting−2
MISSSING TILES ON THE WALL BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-6*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
NO HANHLER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
GET CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
HAND SINK ACCESS BLOCK
DAL-5*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
ALL EMPLOYEE NEED CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
ONION ON THE FLOOR*
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
keep bucket sanitizer at 100ppm for chlorine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-2*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.−2
3 compartment sink not set up during cleaning. no drain board
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
cold hold equipment not giving temperature below 41 F
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
food thermometer not provided

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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