El Rincon Tapatio

127 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County

115cited violations

28serious tier

13inspections

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	9	2
2023	2	12	2
2022	1	10	3
2021	2	28	9
2020	1	10	4
2019	2	20	5
2018	2	8	0
2017	2	18	3

Inspections

Feb 14, 2024 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Date mark rice in RIC , observed no sticker of 1st day
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths need to be in the bucket when not in use
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  hand soap observed with no hand soap
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Plates observed chipped/ damaged. not to be used
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  3 comp sink observed to have a small leak
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Utensils need to be properly stored , not between wall/ unit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Ceiling fans observed have dust, shall clean debris
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed 2 cans with bent / damaged rim, shall remove
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  display a choke poster
Sep 29, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAK AT 2 COMP SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR DISH WASHER . OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON MEAT SLICER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
Feb 19, 2023 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  hand sink must be stocked with soap
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  provide commercial grade containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cool TCS foods using proper methods
  
  do not cool foods at room temperatures
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace damaged ceiling tiles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  all rte foods must be date marked
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  store personal food away from food storage areas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label chemical spray bottles
Sep 17, 2022 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED: HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON COVERS OF PIPES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLERS, GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER, GRIME/DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER, OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT COVERED, COVER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE STEAK AND PRODUCE, ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES WITH TOXIC CHEMICALS NOT LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED LOOSE AND BOWING FRP WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, OBSERVED CRACK AND UNLEVELED FLOOR IN KITCHEN, REPAIR. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM, REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND BOWING FRP WALLS, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SCREWS OF CHIP WARMER, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW TACO MEAT 52.3F, SLICED TOMATO 50.4F, PICO 53.2F. MOVE ALL FOOD IN PREP RIC TO UPRIGHT RIC THAT ARE FUNCTIONING.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
  
  OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP, CLEAN.
Oct 4, 2021 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SLICED TOMATOES 44*F, GUACAMOLE 45*F IN CHU
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HANDWASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  CARDBOARD BOX USED TO STORED FOOD ITEMS ; WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  PASTOR 76*F UN HHU
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED FLIES ENTERING THROUGH OPEN DOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  REMOVE FLY HANGERS FROM OVER FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
Mar 25, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
  
  PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Loosely cover cooling foods
  
  COVER FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
May 29, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  THAWING IN STANDING WATER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  BOW USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD ITEMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REMOVE ALL DAMAGED EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW SHRIMP 56*F STORED ON PREP TABLE, CHEESE 49*F ABOVE COLD HOLD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTHS HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES BODY AND STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
Nov 19, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  RICE STORED UNDER HHU 108*F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE; REMOVE EXPOSED WOOD AND CARDBOARD FROM WALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW EGGS AT 57*F, PICO DE GALLO 45*F, CHEESE 52*F,JALAPENO & SALSA STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs
  
  CLEAN THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES; WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE
May 14, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  a/c filter vents dirty with dust and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  missing current RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning
  
  waste water receptacles dirty with food debris and litter must be clean to avoid contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  vent hood dirty with grease dripping and soils residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  holes on ceiling and water marks must be replace or repair to avoid contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  cooking equipment encrusted with soils accumulations and grease residues must clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be date mark all food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  cooler units dirty inside with food debris and soils residues must be clean and sanitize to sight and touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Oct 11, 2018 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  cement floors on prep kitchen area rough surfaces floors must be have smooth surfaces and easy to clean ceiling holes at water heater back area must be repair to avoid contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date marking missing on food containers inside cooler units must be date marking to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  water leak at dish washing machine must be repair to proper condition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
  
  back stock room floors with litter and dust accumulation must be clean to avoid contamination
Apr 20, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking must be have date marking in all food containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  concentration zero at sanitizer bucket concentration at 100 ppm chlorine at sanitizer bucket concentration at 50 ppm chlorine at 3c sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  some food containers missing labels back area and inside Wi cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean facilities as often as necessary.
  
  all floors dirty must be clean during operational hours
Oct 4, 2017 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  DENTED CAN CHIPOTLE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELVES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  NO DATES ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DATE MARKED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  LIGHT COMING THROUGH BACK DOOR MUST BE SEALED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE COVERED STORE SIX INCHES OFF THE GROUND
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED PROPERLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABELS MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
  
  DUMPSTER WITH LIDS OPENED NOTE: DUMPSTER MUST REMAIN CLOSED WITH LIDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  HOLES IN WALL AND GAP BETWEEN HOLE AND WALL NOTE: MUST BE SEALED
Mar 29, 2017 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES PRESENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  HAND SINK HAD A LARGE DISH RESTING INSIDE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING AND INTAKE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR WALLS THAT ARE DAMAGED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE BUILDING (PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND THE HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN)

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.