Cinco Taco Bar

7949 WALNUT HILL LN #130, Dallas, TX 75230 · Dallas County

95cited violations

26serious 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
2022	2	13	3
2021	1	5	3
2020	2	11	3
2019	3	35	10
2018	2	15	5
2017	2	16	2

Inspections

Nov 22, 2022 Routine Score 98
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  RENEW RFSM
Mar 10, 2022 Routine Score 79
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM must be on current and on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leak at 3- compartment sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  Raw eggs stored above RTE tomatoes
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  33
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk food items near storage area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  Can not use unapproved towel to wrap tortillas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed fruit flies near 3 compartment sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace light bulbs above the grill
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Rechork around prep sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed employee drinking coffee at the serving line. Personal food and drink items must be in a designated area for employees and not near food prep area
Apr 28, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaky faucet at 3 comp snk
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean can opener blade
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
  
  must thaw under running water
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash before changing gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  label bulk containers
Oct 26, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  LABEL SANITIZER SPRAY BOTTLES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  FLIES IN KITCHEN
Apr 17, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Nov 14, 2019 Follow-up Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Need RFSM.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Need to clean floors.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Sign about inspection report.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  Bare hand contact with tortillas and when cutting limes.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Raw beef stored above raw shrimp. Raw shrimp above salsa.
Nov 4, 2019 Routine Score 61
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed employees drinking from open containers in food prep area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Provide labels for food storage containers where missing.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leaking faucet at 3-compartment sink.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw ribeye stored above cooked chicken.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  Personal vitamins stored next to clean utensils at bar area.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Provide RFSM certificate within 45 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed a plastic container in the hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Provide Food Handlers certificate within 15 days.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Use or keep utensils with handles up.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  Provide approved food contact surfaces, equipment, and utensils(shopping bag).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wet cloth on tables.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean coolers inside gaskets and shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Missing sign about inspection report.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide covered receptacle for womens restroom.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  Employees touch ready to eat foods with bare hands(cooked tortillas and cut limes).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Food not covered.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
  
  Provide consumer advisory for raw or undercooked food(ceviche).
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide sanitizer test strips.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Employees put gloves on without washing hands first.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Observed fruit flies.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Need to clean ice machine, can opener, and slicer.
May 1, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Filling sanitizer solution from hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items used according to law
  
  Bucket CL sanitizer solution observed at 200ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label bulk food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Employee drinking from opened container at prep table
Oct 23, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register certificate with the city of Dallas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw shrimp and raw fish stored over tomatoes and cooked food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Apr 17, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw pork stored over other food items
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
Oct 19, 2017 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  SALSA VERDE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  DISCARD DENTED CANS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  IN WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  DO NOT STORE RAW MEAT OVER RAW SHRIMP IN WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  PET CUPS
Apr 29, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  provide tx state approved food handler cards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label bulk foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  do not use hand sink for any other purpose other than hand washing
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide chlorine test strips
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  trap floor sink on cookline
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  provide at least 1 cod on duty at all times

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.