What is Texas Taco Factory's health inspection score?

Texas Taco Factory has a SafeDine safety score of 50 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Texas Taco Factory last inspected?

Texas Taco Factory was last inspected on August 11, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Texas Taco Factory have?

Texas Taco Factory has 33 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Texas Taco Factory safe to eat at?

Texas Taco Factory has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Texas Taco Factory serve?

Texas Taco Factory serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Texas Taco Factory

Name: Texas Taco Factory
Address: 1001 ROSS AVE #100, Dallas, 75202
Rating: 50

1001 ROSS AVE #100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/11/2023

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0Fair

Mexican•Downtown

Ranked #851 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Aug 11, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

19x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 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

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

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days. Maintain manifest on file.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mop when not in use
DAL-3*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
A certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation. Provide the guidance for the cleanup of bodily fluid and/or bloodborne pathogen spill kit.
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Remove all foil shelf liners throughout BOH- observed on bottom shelves of prep/service tables and next to grills.
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee beverage next to cutting board on prep table
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace broken lights under vent hood.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide designated hand sink signs for all hand sinks.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
observed chemical spray bottles stored next to single service items.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide current grease trap trip ticket.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
no hot water observed at hand sink.
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chemical test strips for QA sanitizer
DAL-5*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
do not rewash single service use container.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
removed foil and clean exterior of grill often, clean vent a hood(clean to remove build up), encrusted grease build up on fryer basket to remove build up.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
tighten faucet at handsink-restroom. replace missing handle at back handsink.

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NEED RECORDS

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DO NOT BLOCK
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-6*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-7*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL BOTTLES
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-9*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
CLEAN CEILING TILES
DAL-10*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no records

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NOT ON FILE
DAL-4*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
NEEDED IN BACK DEEP FREEZER
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
CANT BE BLOCKED BY FAN
DAL-7*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
FOUND ON THE GROUND
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VENTS OVER PREP AREA, COUNTERTOP HAS HAIR ON IT
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
HANDWASH SIGN NEEDED/HEALTH NOTICE

Base deductions−21 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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