What is Torchy's Tacos #6's health inspection score?

Torchy's Tacos #6 has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Torchy's Tacos #6 last inspected?

Torchy's Tacos #6 was last inspected on January 10, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Torchy's Tacos #6 have?

Torchy's Tacos #6 has 50 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Torchy's Tacos #6 safe to eat at?

Torchy's Tacos #6 has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Torchy's Tacos #6

Name: Torchy's Tacos #6
Address: 5921 FOREST LN #200, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 58

5921 FOREST LN #200, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/10/2024

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Northwest Dallas

Ranked #196 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 10, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 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

+12 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

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

7 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze/spray bottles
DAL-2*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
employees can't wear jewelry (braclet)
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair/replace celling tile fan
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Maintain cold holding at 41 degrees or below (shrimp reading 49) recommend cover (lid) for top of RIC

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair/replace celling tiles
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean inside of the RIC and clean vent hood
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
keep personal items drinks/food in separate space

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
pico de gallo 01/18/2023 and 01/19/2023
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
ground meat stored above raw steak and raw pork in walk in cooler
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle
DAL-9*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
hand sink water 78 and 83 degrees f

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean pipes under 3 com sink
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-7*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed while prepared food
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-10* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
new manager-obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days

Base deductions−32 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
3-compartment sink has a leak that needs to be fixed
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener blade and storage racks need to be cleaned, ensure knives are clean as well

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.−2
Need trash cans for paper towel trash at sand sink
DAL-4*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
3-compartment sink has a crack that is causing leaking.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Keep sanitizer buckets at lleast 6 inches off the ground
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Bulk items need labels
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Seal hole/gap on top of walk-in cooler

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−14 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Permanently attach prep sink and repair faucet. Repair restroom faucet.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Close gaps on ceiling and on vent hood
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Coconut container
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Corn relish

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
store tomato above raw meat

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair cover of ice machine

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under the thawing sink
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
guacamole measured at 53 degrees F

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
DAL-4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
observed flies in the kitchen prep area due to the close proximity of the dumpster and the grease trap interceptor; needs to be power washed more frequently; slight runoff observed on the sidewalk

Base deductions−14 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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