Taqueria Taxco

9222 JOHN W. CARPENTER FRWY, Dallas, TX 75247 · Dallas County

91cited violations

33serious tier

11inspections

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	1	7	2
2022	2	17	7
2021	2	12	8
2020	3	26	10
2019	2	21	3
2018	1	8	3

Inspections

Mar 13, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  Observed employee washing dishes without sanitizing after.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Need at least 1" air gap at floor drain piping.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Observed gaps at front door.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty floor in kitchen and WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Observed missing light shield in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed ice buildup in WIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  RFSM not posted.
Jul 13, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Provide cleaning for the floors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed bean container store below raw beef
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cheese: 51'f ground beef: 55'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the ice machine, food containers and shelves in the wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Grill pork 80'f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for all food containers in wic
Jan 26, 2022 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the cooler, food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  observed standing water in WIC must to dry it out
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  no towel allow under the cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide lid/cover for bean container
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  beef container 1/25, tamales 1/21
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed bean container on the floor in wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cheese 50'f, sausage 53
Jul 14, 2021 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide cover for all food containers in the wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  bare hand with tomato (breakfast)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  eggs 64'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken store with tortilla above raw beef raw beef store with the onion
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the ice machine
Jan 26, 2021 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  food label expired at 01/25/21
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed cooked shrimp store together with raw seafood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Prevent contamination from pesticides
  
  observed flies catcher above prep table
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the cooler, food shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for the back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide cover for all food containers
Dec 29, 2020 Routine Score 78
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  observed eggs, ham, potatoes, cheese at prep table without time or temp control
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  no shopping bag allow to cover hot container
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw fish and soup, shrimp store together
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Prevent contamination from pesticides
  
  observed flies catcher above tortilla
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date making for the cheese
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for the front door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  no towel allow under the equipment
Jun 23, 2020 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cheese: 46'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  bacon 6/2, godita 6/22
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw meat and sauces store together
- 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
  
  cheese
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  provide cleaning for the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  leaking from the ceiling
Jan 16, 2020 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  rice 47, cabbage 57'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw meat store next to cooked meat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the prep area
- 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
  
  provide date marking for all food containerss
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed folks in the hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed big pot on the floor without cover
Jul 22, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed cheese 49.7 degrees F, sliced tomato 49.8 degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw sausage over RTE foods, Raw eggs over sausage.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label sanitizer bottle
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Do not use shopping bags as food contact surface.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food on floor in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Observed personal drink in cooler next to food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash sign in restroom
Jan 7, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace missing light shield
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  ice scoop left in ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  not registered with city of dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  open drinks on prep table
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  remove foil from shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  patch holes
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
Jul 18, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Small ants observed moving along a trail near the to go window soda fountain.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Sanitizer bucket tested at less than 10ppm Chlorine.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Ice scoop handle resting on food ice. If utensils are to be stored in food, the handle should be up and above food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No staff able to provide evidence of Registered Food Service Manager level of food safety training. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Check, Credit Card, or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information. Please note the offices close from12:00pm to 1:00pm.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  Employee observed rearranging tacos from a to go container to a plate with one gloved hands. Both hands were used to move the food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw shell eggs stored over butter at reach in cooler near drive through window.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Marinating trompo meat stored on floor of walk in cooler.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  All employees who prepare, serve, or handle food should have at least a Registered Food Service Handler level of food safety training. Evidence of such should be available on site.

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.