What is Tejano's Diner's health inspection score?

Tejano's Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 36 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tejano's Diner last inspected?

Tejano's Diner was last inspected on January 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tejano's Diner have?

Tejano's Diner has 81 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tejano's Diner safe to eat at?

Tejano's Diner has a safety score of 36/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tejano's Diner

Name: Tejano's Diner
Address: 8318 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 36

8318 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/2/2024

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #295 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 2, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.1

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-64

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 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

8318 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
dish washer 0 ppm
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in women restroom
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, cabinets, gaskets around cooler doors, doors
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
repair entrance door-selfclosing device
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo−2
separate cut and uncut fruits and vegetables
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cover gaps/holes repair faucet
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-10*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
store utensils 6 inches off the floor

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-12*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean food storage containers, clean dish washer, prep tables

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo−2
separate cut and uncut fruits and vegetables
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean tables, cabinets inside, grill, table under grill, fans in dining room
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide handwashing sign
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired-renew
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed roaches in the kitchen
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair all damaged ceiling tiles, cover holes, cracks, repair door between dining room and party room
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed plastic bowl in hand sink-use hand sink to wash hands only
DAL-11*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair walk in cooler door, repair damaged gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-13*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
wash hands at hand sink not spray nozzle sink

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw beef stored above vegetables and bread in walk in cooler
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers inside, gaskets around cooler doors, cabinets inside, counter tops, doors
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo−2
separate cut and uncut food in cooler
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager is on site

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Menudo 113 F Cooked potatoes 108 F Beans 91 F
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean ice machine
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Separate raw eggs from ready to eat cheese and yogurt

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
Date mark shredded cheese when opened and use for a maximum of 7 days
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo−2
Separate vegetables from ready to eat foods (avocado and lime/cilantro)
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting board
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Do not store food in mop sink (corn husk)
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean shelves, coolers, gaskets, and microwave
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Remove all unnecessary articles and organize back rooms and mops

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food items stored together with food products
DAL-2*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop food
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, shelves
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-5*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
do not touch rte food with bare hands

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
wash hands in hand sink not prep sink
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held−2
food in walk in cooler
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
drink bottles

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
sausage 59, pancake mix 59.3 degrees f half/half creamer 57.8 degrees f
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide at front hand sink
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
keep food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers, gaskets
DAL-4*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
provide within 15 days
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-9*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
cooler across the rill 50 degrees f
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage continers
DAL-11*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
open personal drink

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
remove all unnecessary chemicals fro the kitchen

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Qua test strips
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, clean walk in freezer, walk in cooler
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
store to go boxes off the floor
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink and food
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-11*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
remove all unnecessary articles from the kitchen
DAL-12*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed roaches

Base deductions−27 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-6*45 Floor contruction requirements−2

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 19

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
DIRTY COOLER RACKS

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−9 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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