Tacaria

8702 SPRING VALLEY RD #D, Dallas, TX 75240 · Dallas County

98cited violations

27serious 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
2023	2	9	4
2022	1	10	3
2021	2	11	1
2020	2	15	4
2019	3	24	6
2018	2	16	6
2017	1	9	2
2016	1	4	1

Inspections

Dec 19, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
  
  Heat food to 165 F then place in warmer unit.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Maintain sanitizer at 200 ppm QA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marks on all food held over one day.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Provide thermometers in all units.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Provide at least on inch air gap at all drains - 3-compartment sink.
Mar 27, 2023 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Must wash hands for at least 20 seconds
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  reuse of non food grade containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  must used food grade bags- no shopping bags
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
  
  must wash hands at hand sinks
Sep 21, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  jewelry not allowed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking faucets on hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  bodily fluid spill kit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers, freezers, gaskets around cooler doors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw beef/pork stored above rte food in ric
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  personal medication insulin stored together with consumers food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  choking poster
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  open can-rust, towel around rice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  provide grease catch bucket
Dec 17, 2021 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  bucket of salsa stored directly underneath a designated hand wash sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  quat test strips needed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Apr 16, 2021 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair water leak at 3-compartment sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils withstand repeated warewashin
  
  Observed foil used as a shelf liner.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
  
  Observed dirty wiping cloths.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food stored on the floor in the walk-in-cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Do not use/store bowls used for scoops inside food container.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Must label bulk food containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean microwave o the outside.
Nov 17, 2020 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  PORK CHOP 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS IN COOLING UNITS
- 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.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
Apr 15, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  Observed cooked chicken with expired date in RIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Oct 8, 2019 Follow-up Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN DUSTY FANS AND CEILING FROM WALK IN COOLER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK OR BEFORE DONNING GLOVES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  PRODUCTS FROM COOLER
Sep 12, 2019 Routine Score 78
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
Mar 5, 2019 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Licensed pest control applicator only
  
  PROVIDE PROOF SUCH AS LICENSED PEST RECORD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FANS AND CEILING, KITCHEN CEILING, VENT HOOD
Sep 10, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE WOODEN CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 BEEF APPROX. 2 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: BEEF PRODUCTS STORED IN CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER. BEEF POSSIBLE MIXED WITH CRACKED CLEAR COLOR PLASTIC PIECE. DISPOSITION: EMPLOYEE DISCARD PRODUCTS AND CONTAINER ON SITE As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of products unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OF LESS
Mar 26, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  FREEZER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX. SEE LINK FOR DETAIL: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  USE LADLES OR SCOOPS AS FOOD DISPENSER. DO NOT USE TO GO CUPS AS SCOOP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Permit/license posted
  
  POST YOU TACARIA PERMIT UP AT ALL TIMES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Licensed pest control applicator only
  
  PROVIDE RECORD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HER HANDS WITH SOAP FOR FEW SECONDS ONLY. EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 20 SECONDS
Apr 13, 2017 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  ice container cover
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Nov 21, 2016 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

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.