What is Taqueria Tierra Caliente's health inspection score?

Taqueria Tierra Caliente has a SafeDine safety score of 66 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 Tierra Caliente last inspected?

Taqueria Tierra Caliente was last inspected on February 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Tierra Caliente have?

Taqueria Tierra Caliente has 36 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Tierra Caliente safe to eat at?

Taqueria Tierra Caliente has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Tierra Caliente serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Tierra Caliente

Name: Taqueria Tierra Caliente
Address: 9429 EL CENTRO DR #102, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 66

9429 EL CENTRO DR #102, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/8/2024

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Mexican•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #101 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 8, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

28 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

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

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 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

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Provide cover/lids for items in the reach in cooler
DAL-2*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse (water only) , sanitize(chlorine)
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean interior of Reach in cooler
DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
repair/replace rusty shelves
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground (bag of onions)
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark food after 24 hours in the WIC/RIC
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean ice build up in the reach in Freezer

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw chicken over raw meat in reach in cooler
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of reach in cooler

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Sanitizer (Chlorine) > 200 ppm
DAL-6*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
Raw meat stored above lettuce in reach in cooler

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
All food products in RIC must be date marked, expired food in RIC.
DAL-3*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
Trashcan provided near hand sink
DAL-4*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
Fix RIC gaskets
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label flour containers
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Thaw frozen food under running water

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of reach in cooler

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair pipe leak under ice machine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Do not use towels as shelf liner. Must be non-porous material.
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair ice machine gaskets.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean ice buildup and debris from chest freezers. Clean top of chest freezers. Clean bottom of RIC.

Base deductions−6 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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