Tacolicious

1894 ROYAL LN #102, Dallas, TX 75229 · Dallas County

96cited violations

28serious tier

15inspections

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	8	1
2023	2	13	3
2022	1	3	0
2021	2	15	6
2020	2	15	3
2019	2	14	5
2018	3	17	6
2017	2	11	4

Inspections

Feb 2, 2024 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  Employee touched boxes from floor then food without changing gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Missing thermometers in RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Gap on back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitize bucket after use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Breakfast containers sitting on top of cooked chicken without cover
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  To-go boxes sitting on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Clean air vents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Ceiling, walls , and vent hood need cleaning.
Jul 28, 2023 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
  
  WARNING! DO NOT USE 6 INCHES DEEP CONTAINER DURING COOLING PROGRESS. USE 2 INCHES PAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  KEEP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE OUTLET ONE INCH ABOVE THE FLOOR SINK.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  BEEF 47'F, CHICKEN 47'F ,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  DO NOT STORE KNIFE IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
Jan 19, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  can't store chemicals above food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date Mark
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide testing strips
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  canned goods on floor in storage area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting boards
Jun 8, 2022 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
  
  DO NOT COOL REFRIED BEANS IN 6 INCHES DEEP, KEEP IT FOR NO MORE THAN 2 INCHES DEEP OR USE ICE BATH METHOD.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Nov 10, 2021 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  DO NOT STORE RAW MEAT ABOVE COOKED PRODUCTS IN COOLER.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cool TCS foods using proper methods
  
  USE ICE BATH OR SMALLER CONTAINER. OBSERVED PRODUCTS COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  RICE 117'F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  KEEP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER ONE INCH ABOVE THE SINK.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  MAINTAIN IT AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
May 12, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN DUSTY FANS, WALLS AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  DO NOT STORE RAW MEAT ABOVE COOKED PRODUCTS FROM FREEZER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  DO NOT STORE KNIFE IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  DO NOT MEDICINES BOTTLES STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP. TABLES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Nov 2, 2020 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TTD AT 10 PPM.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY KNIVES IN A GAP BETWEEN TABLE, COOLER OR WALL.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  SEAL HOLE FROM OPENING NEXT AC VENT.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  TOP OF STEAMER.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  PROVIDE CORRECT DATE ON PRODUCTS AFTER THEY WRE PULLS FROM FREZER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  STORAGE AREAS.
May 8, 2020 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS in vending machine if exceeds time/temp
  
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 RICE APPROX. 10 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: MADE 5-1 AND EXPIED 5-7-20 DISPOSITION: MANGER DISCARDED 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: EXPIRED 5-7. MADE ON 5-1 Deposition: As person in charge of thi
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  DRINKING IN KITCHEN
- 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
  
  AFTER DRINK AND PICKED UP ITEM FROM FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED AND NOT ON SITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Dec 4, 2019 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOOD PRODUCTS AT 41'F OR LOWER--BRISKET 48'F, BEEF 48'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER (CL) AT 50 PPM TESTED AT 200 PPM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Permit/license posted
  
  POST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND STATE OF TEXAS SALE TAX PERMIT UP
Jun 12, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  fluid milk out of date
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  Front hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Under and arond the preparationZA table
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Dec 17, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  Lack of quick cooling methods for rice and refried beans
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Jul 6, 2018 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Beard nets missing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
  
  Hot sauce reserved to the next customer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  Dispensed flat, not with the handles sticking up Single service cups used as scoops
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  Cooked chicken and cooked beef (104.1) were "cooling" on the counter without any means of cooling the product
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Blocked with buckets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Cooked onions for immediate service held under the counter at 107.4 degrees
Jan 4, 2018 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Onions
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Cut off containers used for scoops
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  All hand sink non accessible
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Spray hose hanging below the flood level rim of sink
Jul 26, 2017 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  one reach in cooler unit was maintained at 60 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  pork and beef measured at 61 degrees F; food was moved to a functioning cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  current grease trap tickets needed on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Feb 9, 2017 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw eggs stored adjacent to raw beef inside the ric
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  all food employees must obtain a valid food handler card
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  utensils placed inside the hand wash sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  please register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager

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.