What is Tortilleria EL Charraco's health inspection score?

Tortilleria EL Charraco has a SafeDine safety score of 39 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tortilleria EL Charraco last inspected?

Tortilleria EL Charraco was last inspected on September 14, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tortilleria EL Charraco have?

Tortilleria EL Charraco has 62 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tortilleria EL Charraco safe to eat at?

Tortilleria EL Charraco has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tortilleria EL Charraco

Name: Tortilleria EL Charraco
Address: 11055 DENNIS RD STE #1, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 39

11055 DENNIS RD STE #1, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/14/2023

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0Poor

North Dallas

Ranked #471 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 14, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

31 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 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

-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.

Location

11055 DENNIS RD STE #1, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

6 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*46 Plumbing design, construction, and installation−2
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DAL-8*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
DO NOT PLACE RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW PORK .
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
PORK 116'F,

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
MAINTAIN CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECORD ON SITE. KEEP FIRST AID KIT ON SITE.
DAL-4*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.
DAL-6*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
RAISE WALL HEIGHT, BETWEEN DRY STORAGE AND RESTROOM, TO CEILING.
DAL-7*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
SALSA BOWLS.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-3*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO CHEWING GUM IN FOOD PERP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-7*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED OWNER WASHED HER HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 10 SECONDS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WASH YOUR HANDS FOR 20 SECONDS.
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE CHEST

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A GLASS OF BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-2*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD. FOR EXAMPLE , SALSA CONTAINERS FROM FRONT COOLER.
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH ESPECIALLY AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO HAND SINK OR MOVE MEAT SLICER AWAY FROM HAND SINK.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request. "
DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-4*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".
DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
ABOVE FREEZERS.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM WALLS, CEILING . REPAIR GASKET FROM FREEZER

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 First Aid−2
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
NO STONE BOWL ALLOWED.
DAL-4*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
LABEL YOUR PREPACKAGED SALSAS CONTAINERS FROM CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER MOVE IT BEHIND THE COUNTER
DAL-6*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
ABOVE FREEZER

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AFTER WASH WITH SANITIZER

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 First Aid−2
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE TEST STRIPS

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Manufactured food products without lables

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STained ceiling tile
DAL-4*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable−2
Attached peg board

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 80

6 Med2 Basic

8 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Labels left on "clean" dishes
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Salas held at 68.2 degrees
DAL-3*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
Cooling cooked meat on the counter at 64.7 degrees
DAL-4*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
DAL-6*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Raid
DAL-7*09 Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c−5
Missing sneeze gaurds

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-8*45 n a consumer area, wall and ceiling surfaces and decorative items kept clean−2
Cloth door in need of cleaning

Base deductions−34 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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