What is Tortilleria LA Espiga's health inspection score?

Tortilleria LA Espiga has a SafeDine safety score of 43 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 LA Espiga last inspected?

Tortilleria LA Espiga was last inspected on March 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tortilleria LA Espiga have?

Tortilleria LA Espiga has 72 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tortilleria LA Espiga safe to eat at?

Tortilleria LA Espiga has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tortilleria LA Espiga

Name: Tortilleria LA Espiga
Address: 1328 N JIM MILLER RD #104, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 43

1328 N JIM MILLER RD #104, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/21/2023

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #256 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 21, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

37 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-57

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-21 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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.

Location

1328 N JIM MILLER RD #104, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Feb 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Feb 2022

1 inspections

9 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Mar 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
personal medication need be store away from food/utensils
DAL-5*14 Gloves single use−5
change gloves when you change a task

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean cooler wall- inside, clean shelves in coolers, clean gaskets, clean tables, clean microwave, clean pipes under 3 com sinks
DAL-3*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired-renew
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap around door
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shields replace non working light bulbs on vent a hood system
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-9*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
do not keep food (even if that food personal) in non working ric
DAL-10*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels at hand sink
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor, ceiling tiles
DAL-12*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
restroom door-close
DAL-13*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair or remove non working cooler-80 degrees F

Base deductions−32 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
check faucet on mop sink

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
renew food handlers
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shields
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair or replace damaged ceiling tiles, edges, sinks needs to be sealed to the wall remove or store tools in proper way
DAL-6*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
restroom door needs to be closed
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean cooler, freezer, tables, shelves
DAL-10*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-11*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair floor tiles and ceiling tiles
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean counter tops in kitchen area
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food items on floor and must be 6 inches off the ground
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Repair front door gap
DAL-5*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Wood shelf can be used to store dishes
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Inspection report available on request signage
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace light bulb under venthood
DAL-8*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
Trash can needed for establishment
DAL-9*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
Package food label for tortilla chips

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking faucets
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean microwave, coolers, shelves, gaskets
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light shields missing
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace all wet ceiling tiles
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks
DAL-8*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
provide label for food products
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle
DAL-6*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
observed employees touch rte food tortillas with bare hands
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking faucet on mop sink and hand sink
DAL-10*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw pork stored above rte food, raw eggs stored above rte food

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only in cooler
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean cooler, freezer, gaskets, shelves, light shield needs to be clean dust
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover cooked food in cooler
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean freezer, cooler
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
provide
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cover holes, edges, ceiling tiles

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
wash hands after touching hair

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
hair shall be covered
DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
damaged ceiling tiles
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
provide food handler certificates within 15 days
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, microwave, shelves
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-9*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide written procedures about vomiting/diarrhea events
DAL-10*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in restroom
DAL-11*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
dry food on shelves shall be stored to avoid contamination

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5
DAL-2*19 Plumbing System Construction−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-5*45Floors easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−16 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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