El Taxqueno Taqueria

207 W SUFFOLK AVE #B, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County

91cited violations

23serious tier

12inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	11	5
2022	1	4	1
2021	1	12	3
2020	2	24	6
2019	2	14	2
2018	1	4	0
2017	2	15	3
2016	1	7	3

Inspections

Dec 8, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
  
  Use sanitizing according to correct ppm ( 50-100) fro CL, observed at 400ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  3 comp sink requires a 1 inch gap at drain
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Rust on shelf near utensil, shall be covered/ cleared to sight
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  light not on inside RIC , bulb shall be replaced
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  observed meats on top of vegetables, should arrange meats on bottom and vegetables on top
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
  
  Back door has a gap and needs a seal/ ceiling tiles need a tight seal
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Choke poster required on display
May 25, 2023 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Oct 6, 2022 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed raw eggs out at room temperature 71'f, must be lower than 41'f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Protect food by storing off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Store clean utensils with handles faced up
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  Observed rusty shelving inside walk in cooler
Aug 23, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  RAW MEAT STORED IN 3 COMP SINK WITH DIRTY DISHES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  LACK OF DATE MARKING IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  RAW MEAT STORED IN STANDING WATER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SLICED TOMATOES 64*F, PICO DE GALLO 49.1*F IN RUC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  REPAIR LEAKING P-TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER CFM WITH CITY OF DALLAS
Sep 4, 2020 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN FAN COVER AND DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  NO CURRENT RECORDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE AT 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  LETTUCE 71*F , TOMATOES 75*F, FAIJITA 48*F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE IN RESTROOM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTHS UNDER DRYING EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN OPEN CANS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  OBSERVED HAND WASHING IN 3 COMP SINK
Feb 6, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN ALL COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  OBSERVED BOWL USED FOR SCOOPING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES & WEAR PROPERLY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS PAST USED BY DATE IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE IN RESTROOM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SLICED TOMATOES 49*F, RICE 47*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC; OPEN CASE OF DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
Aug 12, 2019 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  mixed cooked and raw food containers inside cooler units must be separate raw from cooked food containers in all areas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  walls, ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers on all areas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  expired RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
  
  light shields dirty on all areas with dead pest, soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  all a/c vents on all areas dirty or rust and oxidize must be clean, replace or repair to proper condition fans covers inside WI cooler dirty with soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  walls with holes inside men restrooms must be repair to avoid pest harboring
Jan 20, 2019 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  hand sink in back of house used to store equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace torn gaskets on WIC door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  handsink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  chicken stored over red meat
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Jul 11, 2018 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  broken lights bulbs at back area must be repair or replace
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
  
  light shields dirty must be clean dust and contamination as public health control
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  equipment encrusted with oil accumulation and food debris must be clean to avoid food contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  small holes at ceiling at kitchen area must be closed to avoid pest harboring
Dec 20, 2017 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
  
  missing body fluid clean up procedure /spill kit
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking inside Wi cooler unit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  open food container in all cooler units must be use food containers with lids
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  broken lights must fixed lights in all areas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  broken thermometers must had working thermometers inside all cooler units
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  missing current pest control ticket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  missing food handler cards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area must be cover all ceiling with tiles not gaps
May 22, 2017 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW CHICKEN HELD AT 50.9 F AND RAW BEEF HELD AT 49.6 F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS HELD FOR LATER USE (NOT DATE MARKED)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN THE UPPER GASKET OF THE REACH IN FREEZER CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER (DRINK COOLER)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN THE DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND MEN'S RESTROOM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  CHANGE A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN
Nov 1, 2016 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING BUCKETS AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN THREE DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA VITAMINS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  ENSURE THAT ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR FUTURE USE ARE DATE MARKED ACCORDINGLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE DAMAGED DUE TO WATER EXPOSURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE THAT INDICATE SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED DRINKING FROM OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.