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Que Buen Taco

8131 BRUTON RD, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County

178cited violations
42serious tier
17inspections

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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20242227
20232276
20222152
20213399
20202236
20192145
20182196
20172191

Inspections

  1. Feb 5, 2024 Routine Score 83
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      observed food on cold hold above 46f (sausage 48f, lettuce 46f, mayo 48 f, bacon 48f)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean inside the ice machine

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      fix handle on handwashing sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

      properly date mark RTE and TCS food

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      replace broken chop board

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      gap on back door must be sealed

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean fans on wic

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      provide cover for light bulb

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities

      fix ceiling tile on kitchen

  2. Jan 4, 2024 Routine Score 77
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand wash sign on handwashing sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      observed damaged chopping board

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      observed RIC cooler not working properly, fix it, all food inside discarded

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Wash hands after all other activities

      didnot observe employees washing hands after changing task

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      eggs observed on the top of shelves in wic

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      observed chemical bottles next to food items. observed sanitizing bucket sanitizer above 200ppm cl

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      observed no paper towels on the handwashing sink and inside the toilet facilities

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      observed employee food in wif

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      observed wiping cloths used and not using sanitizing buckets for sanitizing cloths

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      observed food on the floor in wic

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      utensils observed putting upwards, need to put it upside down

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      observed ice buildup in wif, must fix it, grease build up behind grill must be cleaned

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      repair tiles on the floor

  3. Jun 20, 2023 Follow-up Score 84
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      observed personal water bottles sit on tortilla boxes separate personal food items from customer

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      resurface cutting boards

    • 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 Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      manager wih rfsm certificate not on site at time of inspection

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      premises needs be in good condition, repair floor tiles, cover holes, repair faucet on hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      repair gap around door

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

      use hand sink to wash hands

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, clean freezer

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw beef stored above fish and seafood products in walk in cooler, raw beef stored above vegetables in walk in cooler-last warning

  4. May 19, 2023 Routine Score 71
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      repair entrance door-self closing device

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

      do not reuse single use articles

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      personal drink bottles stored above prep table, gum

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      provide paper towels at hand sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

      replace broken food containers

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Medicines labeled and stored properly

      personal medication stored above prep table

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      provide food handler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      repair damaged floor, ceiling tiles, cover all gaps

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw eggs stored above rte food trompo stored above rte food in walk in cooler raw fajita stored above fish and shrimp in walk in cooler

    • 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)

      Cutting surfaces.

      resurface cutting boards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, cooler inside, freezer, clean pipes under 3 com sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      provide grease trap ticket

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      manager not on site

  5. Nov 2, 2022 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      observed bleach containers and other chemicals stored above food products

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      repair entrance door

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      all employees need food handler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      resurface cutting boards

    • 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)

      Reuse of single service articles

      do not reuse single use articles

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside, freezers, ice machine

  6. Mar 7, 2022 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored above rte food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      employee drink in prep area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      repair gap at entrance door

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

      cut vegetables from uncut

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, ice machine, freezers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      use utensils with handle to scoop food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

      observed cloth under cutting boards

  7. Sep 7, 2021 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      observed utensils in hand sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      provide new date-every three months

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      rice 105, barbacoa 98, meat 125.6 degrees f on hot holding table

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      resurface cutting boards

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      provide food handler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, coolers inside, freezers, gaskets around cooler doors

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

      obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas within 45 days

  8. Mar 9, 2021 Follow-up Score 83
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide in restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

      thawing process cold running water not room temperatures

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Gloves single use

      change gloves when you changed a task

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      provide label for food storage containers

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

      replace damaged food storage containers

    • 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)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw shelled eggs above rte food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, gaskets, caulk around 3 com sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

      observed wet cloth stored under cutting board

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

      last warning-rfsm certificate

  9. Feb 9, 2021 Routine Score 71
    • 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)

      Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

      eggs sit on room temperatures

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      repair gaskets around walk in cooler door repair faucets

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      provide label for food storage containers

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      cover holes remove all unnecessary articles from the kitchen chocking poster

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Use toxics according to additional condition

      chloro more than 200 ppm

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      sanitizer test strips

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

      thawing process cold running water not standing water

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      repair gaps around doors

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      personal drinks

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Gloves single use

      change gloves when you changed a task

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw meat stored above fish, shrimp in walk in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, microwave

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

      new manager-obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days

  10. Aug 14, 2020 Routine Score 81
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      provide rfsm certificate

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean ice machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      entrance door

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      wash hands beore donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      food sit on floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      gaskets broken

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

      food handler cards

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      chlorox containers stored above food in dry storage room

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      wet wiping cloths sit on prep tables

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      chocking poster, floor tiles, organize kitchen-remove all unnecessary articles

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, gaskets

  11. Feb 7, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw food products stored above rte food RTE food (cooked food, sourcream, milk, drinks, etc.) raw seafood raw beef/pork ground meat raw poultry (chicken/eegs)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      provide food handler certificates 2 weeks

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

      observed wet cloth under cutting board

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      wall panels damager

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean ice machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      broken gaskets around cooler door

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, gaskets, caulk around 3 com sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      provide covered receptacle

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      manager not on site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      repair entrance door (7 days)

  12. Aug 19, 2019 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

  13. Feb 14, 2019 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

  14. Aug 1, 2018 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      EGGS OBSERVED AT 74 DEGREE F, CHORIZO AT 72 DEGREE F- VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

      OBSERVED COOLING SALSA IN LARGE CONTAINERS ON COUNTER AT ROOM TEMP

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      COVER FOOD IN WIC. VARIOUS ITEMS OBSERVED UNCOVERED/ EXSPOSED. ORGANIZE PRODUCT WITH PROPER SHELVING

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC

      RECOMMEND TO RETAKE COURSE TO EARN BASIC FOOD KNOWLEDGE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

      USE PROPER CONTAINER TO HOLD TOOTHPICKS. OBSERVED IN STYROFOAM CUP

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BEVERAGE OBSERVED ON SHELF OVER HOT HOLD LINE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      ALL PRODUCT IN WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      USE PROPER SCOOP TO DISPENSE SEASONING. DO NOT STORE SCOOP INSIDE MACHINE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      CLEAN SHELVES IN ALL RIC AND WIC

  15. Feb 6, 2018 Routine Score 82
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      EGGS AT 66'F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

  16. Jul 11, 2017 Routine Score 83
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      protect the single service coffee filters from contamination. ( wrap in original container or place in a container with a lid.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

      broken gaskets on the reach in cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      They restrooms need paper towel dispensers or air drying devices.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

      clean the ceiling panels

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

      provide outside refuse and the lids must be closed when not in use.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      Found the certificate in the back and not on the wall for public viewing.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      ladies restroom needs a trash can with a lid.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      All food must be stored six inches off the floor .

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      shield the light above the food prep area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      The wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use ( sitting under the cutting boards and out on the prep table moist.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

      the raw food stored over the cooked foods and raw chicken stored improperly in the walk in cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Registered food service manager is not on site during the operation.

  17. Jan 5, 2017 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      Provide paper towels ar the hand sink in the kitchen. SECOND WARNING

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      the bottom shelf is rusty and needs resurfacing.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

      date mark the food in the walk in cooler ( several dates had January 1 and 4th )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Broken gaskets on the reach in refrigerator doors ( under the prep table)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

      Exposed studs and framing in the restroom on the side wall. cover and apply FRP or better material on the wall.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom ( THIRD WARNING)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

      Provide sanitizer test strips for the three compartment sink.

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.