Cesar's Tacos

3025 S WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas, TX 75233 · Dallas County

117cited violations

30serious tier

14inspections

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
2024	1	10	3
2023	2	15	2
2022	2	17	4
2021	1	9	2
2020	2	14	4
2019	2	15	3
2018	2	19	7
2017	2	18	5

Inspections

Jan 2, 2024 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  eggs need to be separated
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  can opener needs to be replaced
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  racks in fridge need to be replaced
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label chemical spray bottle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths need to be in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  containers in WIC need to be off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. Under refrigeration
  
  food need to be thawed in the fridge or running water
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handle needs to be uright
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  need to update cfm certificate
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
Jul 13, 2023 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw bacon and raw chorizo store above juice, store properly to prevent cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  provide towels at hand sink located at restroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  replace damage utensils
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  no drinks in kitchen, no drinking or eating
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food containers 6' off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  replace damaged gasket of wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean ceiling of WIC, clean wire shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Jan 9, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  store raw food correctly to prevent cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not onsite.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  containers of vegetables on floor of WIC, store 6" minimum of the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  replace damaged gaskets of cold hold equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean fans of WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean intake vents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  post health permit.
Jul 7, 2022 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  observed falling and missing cove base in dinning area, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED GRIME/GREASE BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL GASKETS OF EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK N COOLER/FREEZER,
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Licensed pest control applicator only
  
  OBSERVED HOME USE PESTICIDE IN BUILDING, REMOVE FROM PREMISES. ONLY USED APPROVED APPLICATOR.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO RESTROOM OBSERVED OFF, NO AVAILABLE WATER RUNNING. MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGE FAUCET AT HAND SINK, REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER, REPLACE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  RENEW EXPIRED RFSM
Jan 7, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  grime build up in ice machine. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Licensed pest control applicator only
  
  Raid spray bottles in kitchen, remove from premises.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm not onsite.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  observed heavily chipped spatula, replace.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handle of scoop touching flour, keep upright.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dust on fans of WIC, dust on nonfood contact surfaces, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  observed dust on intake vents, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed missing wall base, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  observed expired food handler cards, renew.
Mar 29, 2021 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust build up on intake vents, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed water damaged ceiling tiles, replace.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  shelled eggs stored above RTE food, store eggs in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  walk in cooler temperature observed at 47.3F. repair as soon as possible. place PHF on ice to reduce temperature.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  build up of dust on fans of walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  clean large pots stored upright but uncovered, cover or store inverted to prevent contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  salt shakers and squeeze bottles not labeled with contents, label.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw fajita at 48.3F, 46.4F. adjust temperature of walk in cooler.
Sep 15, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed water damaged ceiling tiles in dinning area, replace.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  no available soap at hand sink, provide.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  observed Raid pest poison in storage area, remove from building.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM, change every two-four hours.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust on intake vent, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  seal of prep reach in cooler is damaged, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed holes on walls and on outlets, repair to prevent harboring conditions for pest.
Feb 19, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  spray bottle with cleaner not clearly labeled, label.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - air gap
  
  air gap not visible for ice machine waster water, provide proper air gap to prevent potential contamination of ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean fans of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet cloth on food contact surface, when not in use place wet cloth back into sanitizer bucket.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  many water damaged ceiling tile locate throughout establishment, replace.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  heavy black substance on vents. clean.
Aug 13, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean perimeter of floors. clean dust off of fans of walk in cooler.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  home use pesticide found in dry storage area. Raid cans must be removed from building.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label cheesecakes and sweets that are in individual packaging.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark cheesecake that has been placed in individual packages. Also continue to improve in date marking procedures.
Feb 20, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace water damaged ceiling tile.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  black residue in corner area of ice bin, water is not dripping from covered area. Clean corner.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  bag of raw bacon sitting on top of bag of cooked rice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust accumulation on in/out take vents
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. change every 2-4 hours.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
  
  Owner Name on Health Permit does not match Owner Name on Tax Permit. Must submit application in order to change Owner Name on Health permit.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet cloth on food contact surface. place in sanitizer bucket when done.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  place thermometer in reach in prep cooler and reach in freezer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm not onsite. second and final warning.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  need sign that states" most recent health report is available upon request."
Aug 13, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handle needs to be upright
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  onions next to cleaning equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw bacon above RTE food. Raw bacon next to RTE food in WIC.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  RTE/TCS food in walk in cooler missing date marking.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Water bottle next to clean equipment and adjacent to food products
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  Replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Need a sign that states: "Most recent health report available upon request./El informe de salud más reciente está disponible a pedido."
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Red salsa at room temperature.
Feb 26, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  eggs next to produce in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Chlorine sanitizer is to low and strong.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  No home use pesticide in building, remove.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  ALL FOODS ITEMS KEPT FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE MUST BE DATED WITH USE BY OR SELL BY DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS FROM DAY OF PREP OR OPENED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Missing food thermometer in RIC with pastry.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean dust on fan inside WIC and ice build up in WIF. Wipe down shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Clean dust off vents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  Fix falling wall base.
Oct 7, 2017 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
Mar 21, 2017 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Loosely cover cooling foods
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED 1/30/17 RE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  WINDEX STORED ABOVE DRINKS IN DRY STORAGE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  SALSA IN RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  IN WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW BEEF OVER VEGETABLES

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.