What is Tienda MI Mexico's health inspection score?

Tienda MI Mexico has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tienda MI Mexico last inspected?

Tienda MI Mexico was last inspected on February 21, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tienda MI Mexico have?

Tienda MI Mexico has 84 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tienda MI Mexico safe to eat at?

Tienda MI Mexico has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tienda MI Mexico

Name: Tienda MI Mexico
Address: 2739 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 46

2739 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/21/2024

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Northwest Dallas

Ranked #316 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Feb 21, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

26 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 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

2739 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Nov

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jan 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed soiled knifes stored on shelf

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide test strips for chlorine
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed raw frozen meat stored in direct contact w/ grocery bags
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed multiple flies in establishment (back room)
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-6*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk ingredients w/ common name
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dusty ceiling A/C vents, WIC gasket
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair floor tiles
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
do not store items in hand wash sink and leave accessible at all times
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed multiple flies in kitchen
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean dirty AC vents in WIC and shelves
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Fix WIC light
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles in kitchen and WIC
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Post hand wash sign at every hand sink

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak under 3-comp sink in back area

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair torn gasket in RIF (back area)
DAL-3*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th−2
Provide containers with covers for frozen meat in RIFS. Observed un-approved ice directly touching product,
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Keep utensils 6 inch off floor in storage closet
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean WIC shelves, A/C vents in fron/back
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair floor tile in kitchen

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Observed raw eggs stored over RTE lettuce
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean in RIC in the back (dirty)
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Major leak under 3-compartment sink

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark bolis in ice cream cooler
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed gnats in store
DAL-7*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Observed ice from unapproved source on food product
DAL-8*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Keep utensils 6 inch off floor
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair gasket in RIC and floor tile in meat market

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed raw fajita meat stored in cardboard box.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed cardboard box used as a container.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed [bag of]onions stored on the floor.
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed equipment stored on the floor.
DAL-5*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Remove all unused or unnecessary articles from premises.
DAL-6*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
RFSM not posted.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer >200 ppm

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in RIC and WIC, cardboard used as splash guard on hand sink
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wiping cloths in water without sanitizer.
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed spoon handles in dry ingredients

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw meat next to/over onions
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed 3-comp sink 10 ppm Cl.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottles not properly labeled.
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair grease trap

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not place items on/in hand sink. Use for hand wash only.
DAL-7*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed cups on floor
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Dirty floor of WIC, dirty walls in back room, dirty front WIC shelves.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Minor repairs to walls, door frame, missing or damaged ceiling tiles.
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide handwash sign in restroom and back room

Base deductions−32 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se−5
Observed not sanitizing after washing
DAL-2*14 Maintain hands, arms clean−5
Observed no hand washing
DAL-3*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
No hot water in establishment

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
Provide probe thermometer for food
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Do not block hand sink. Use for handwashing only
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard as shelf liner
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Observed excessive flies
DAL-8*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed cutting board on floor
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal sink to wall. Repair ceiling.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty bottom of display cooler, dirty WIC fans.
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink.

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed dented can.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty meat grinder, slicer, and display cooler shelves.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Observed Windex next to napkins and above lime juice.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed trash bags used to store meat in chest freezer. Use food-grade bags.
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
Observed 1 dead cockroach and several small flies
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty walls in back
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall corner in doorway to back. Seal sink to wall.

Base deductions−23 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 79

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed moldy potatoes, Rotten tomatoes.
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed raw chicken on top of pork
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside RIC, dirty knife

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers for all coolers
DAL-5*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard used as shelf liner. Must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable
DAL-6*34 Pest Control−2
Observed several small flies
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food containers on floor. Must be 6 inches above floor.cover
DAL-8*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed cup used as scoop. Scoop must have handle.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed missing tiles throughout, damaged ceiling tiles. Observed damage to baseboard in meat prep area.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty floor, walls, and shelves throughout.
DAL-11*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide cover for trash bin in restroom.
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain RFSM. Must have at least 1 person on site w/ RFSM during all operating hours.

Base deductions−33 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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