El Sabor De Mi Tierra

8630 E RL THORNTON FRWY #101, Dallas, TX 75228 · Dallas County

105cited violations

29serious 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	16	3
2022	1	12	3
2021	2	15	3
2020	3	23	8
2019	1	5	2
2018	2	6	3
2017	2	13	3
2016	1	7	3

Inspections

Jan 11, 2024 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean ovens, coolers gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks stored next to clean utensils
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed food sit on floor store food 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting boards
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  do not reuse single use articles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
  
  thawing method under cold running water no ambient temperatures
Jul 10, 2023 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water
  
  follow proper handwashing procedures
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  wic 60 degrees f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label food storage containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  hang mops to dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  sanitizer bucket sit on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for chemical spray bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  replace gaskets around cooler doors
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  food manager with certificate not on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  observed employee washed hands at 3 com sink-use hand sink to wash hands
Jan 11, 2023 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks-separate from the consumers food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  mops shall be hang to dry
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair leaking faucet on mop sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean ceiling tiles, vents, floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the floor (meat in walk in cooler, and onion)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  repair gaskets around cooler doors
Jun 21, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  employee shall cover hair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets around cooler doors (ric, wic, wif), clean shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged floor/cove base tiles, caulk around prep sink and hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for chemical spray bottle
- 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)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  observed employees put gloves on without washing hands wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  store utensils 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
  
  kid
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
  
  thawing process under cold running water not standing water
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed potatoes in hand sink and knife on hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  sanitization required after washing
Dec 9, 2021 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  change gloves when you changed a task
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cool TCS foods using proper methods
  
  use a proper method to cool down tcs food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the ground, observed sugar and creamer sit on floor
Jun 1, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm certificate expired
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets around cooler door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
  
  no standing water
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for chemical spray bottle
- 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
  
  missing ceiling tiles, replace wet ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  sign about inspection report
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  wood tortilla press machine not allowed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed utensil in hand sink
Dec 10, 2020 Routine Score 90
- 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)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide in restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for chemical spray bottles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
Jun 8, 2020 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  store sanitizer bucket off floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  bleach more than 200 ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide covered receptacle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  beans 113, eggs 118 degrees f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw shelled eggs stoed above cooked beans in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed fruit flies
Jan 3, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Do not store raw eggs over ready to eat foods(Lettuce).
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemicals requirements in 40 CFR -Tolerance
  
  Sanitizer [concentration] too high(200 ppm Cl).
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  All food handling employees need food handler certificates.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Do not store food on the floor(Tomatillos, Limes, Potatoes).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety
  
  Observed food being defrosted at room temperature.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Dirty vent in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Observed personal items being stored over cups.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Need sign about the inspection report.
Jul 2, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  HOT HOLD NOT IN TEMPERATURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER PRODUCE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY COOLER RACKS
Dec 20, 2018 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Jun 7, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
Nov 20, 2017 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Apr 21, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  using containers that are used for one time use only.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide the grease trap record for the establishment.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  All food in the hot hold unit was not hot enough. ( Rice at 125, beef at 122, pork at 122, and barbecoa at 122 degrees f. ) All food should be at 135 and above for maintaining good temperatures.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  provide soap in the men restroom .
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  Date mark all TCS foods ( meats , cheeses , sauces etc.)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  using containers with old product ( reuse containers) but different product on the inside of the container. ( wrong name or wrong product.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  ladies restroom needs a new cover lid trash can.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  provide the hair restraints
Oct 20, 2016 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  The hot TCS cooked food ( pork ) on the stove was at 120 degrees.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  chmeical bottles stored next to the single use lids ( hanging on the rack )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  all equipment must be inverted (single use items as well as pots/ pans in storage. )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  a sack of rice was siting on the ground in dry storage. the pineapples and eggs sitting on the ground in the walk in cooler. food in the walk in freezer sitting on the floor.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  remove the napkin from the inside of the small refrigerator unit.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  trash can lid is broken ( replace the lid )
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  the TCS food in the walk in cooler didn't have the expiration dates ( beef, refried beans, chicken, pork )

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.