What is Torteria Insurgentes's health inspection score?

Torteria Insurgentes 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 Torteria Insurgentes last inspected?

Torteria Insurgentes was last inspected on December 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Torteria Insurgentes have?

Torteria Insurgentes has 64 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Torteria Insurgentes safe to eat at?

Torteria Insurgentes has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Torteria Insurgentes serve?

Torteria Insurgentes serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Torteria Insurgentes

Name: Torteria Insurgentes
Address: 3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #310, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 58

3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #310, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/1/2023

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American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #189 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 1, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-5 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

+5 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

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Sep 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Oct 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
maintain cold holding temps at 41 degrees F or below tomatoes sliced reading 64 degrees F, onions (diced) reading 46 degrees F, lettuce reading 46 degrees F

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground (bag of sugar)
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide a covered trashcan for womens restroom

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
maintain food at 41 degrees F or below for cold holding

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-4*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label bulk container
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered trash can for female products in womens restroom

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed grilled chicken at 49.5 Degrees F in RIC.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means−2
Observed cooked foods being cooled incorrectly.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace missing floor tiles underneath pass thru window. Floor observed not in good repair, WIC. Service RIC's, cook station (running high).
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drinking cup on food prep counter.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Encrusted grease buildup, side grill.
DAL-5*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
Observed staff member just wash dishes off. Must wash, rinse, sanitize all.
DAL-7*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label all squeeze bottles (sauces) with common name.

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

4 Med3 Basic

7 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
PPM in sani sink is low
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-5*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use−5
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

4 Med2 Basic

6 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair hot water faucet at hand sink
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw chicken above raw meat in rich in cooler

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas

Base deductions−24 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide food manager certificate by October 1st. 2020
DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Denatured 5 pounds of ham and bacon at 57'F Denatured 4 pounds of mushroom held at 53'F Denatured 3 pounds of cow tongs held at 51F Denatured 3 pounds of shredded chicken held at 51'F Denatured 1 pound of prepared cactus held at 52'F
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Maintain reach in cooler at 41'F or below.
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
milk in walk in cooler
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Life roach observed
DAL-7*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are−2
Food handlers must have food handler certificate
DAL-8*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean Mold inside ice machine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cactus 60F, ham 56F. Maintain at 41F or below

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Do not drink at prep area
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store sani bucket in hand sink
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-7*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
DEGREASEN STORED NEXT TO FOOD AT COOKING LINE
DAL-10*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
MOST KEEP HOT FOOD HOT.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
ALL FOOD MANGERS MOST REGISTERED WITH CIY OF DALLAS
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-4*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
SEVERAL PANS OF COOK BEEF OBSERVED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT STORE BREAD IN GROCERY BAGS-USED FOOD CONTAINERS
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEE'S STORE PERSONAL DRINKS IN COOKING AREA
DAL-7*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
REPLACE DAMAGE CUTTING BOARD AND ALSO NO STORAGE OF UTENSIL ON COOLER DOORS
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DETAIL CLEAN GRILL TO REMOVE BUILD UP
DAL-9*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
FLOOR IN SMALL BAKERY AREA NOT IN GOOD CONDITION REPAIR LEAKS Replace MISSING CEILING TILES DRY STORAGE AREA

Base deductions−26 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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