Torchys Tacos #17

9440 GARLAND RD STE 234, Dallas, TX 75218 · Dallas County

103cited violations

24serious 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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2024	1	4	0
2023	2	10	2
2022	2	9	0
2021	2	6	0
2020	3	6	3
2019	3	25	6
2018	2	12	6
2017	2	31	7

Inspections

Jan 23, 2024 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  missing handwash sign in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  observed soiled gaskets from reach in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & Utensils for non PHF shall be cleaned
  
  observed soiled bulk containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  display inspection report or place sign stating available
Jul 11, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  patch holes in FRP walls throughout where needed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  can opener observed with product debris accumulation
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace torn gaskets of tall RIC unit and where needed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  observed female employee with excessive rings and bracelets. only a plain band ring allowed
Jan 23, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  FOOD STORAGE SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  DUSTY FAN COVER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  EMPLOYEE'S NOT REPLACING GLOVE AFTER TASK CHANGE
Aug 4, 2022 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  HIGHT OUT IN VENT HOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  DRINK ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK AND ACCESS BLOXK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  UTENSIL STORE ON DIRTY SURFACE
Jan 26, 2022 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  CERTIFICATE NOT POSTED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  BROKEN AND DIRTY INSIDE GLASS HOLDER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
Aug 26, 2021 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE AT BEAR AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  WATER SETTLE INSIDE DRINKER COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  NO INDIVIDUAL TOWEL AT HAND SINK
Apr 22, 2021 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  KEEP DRINKER FLOOR FREE OF WATER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER PROVIDED IN BAR AREA
Oct 29, 2020 Routine Score 97
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  SODA DISPENSER DIRTY
May 11, 2020 Routine Score 99
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE LIGHT BULB
Feb 26, 2020 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  SODA DISPENSER MACHINE HAS BUILD UP MOLD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Plumbing design, construction, and install.
  
  KEEP DRAINAGE PIPE AT HAND SINK ONE INCH OFF FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Bed and Breakfast Hot and Cold Holding, Equipment capacity
  
  REPAIR COLD HOLD EQUIPEMENT
Aug 24, 2019 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  EMPLOYEES SHOULD ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHEN TASK ARE CHANGE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE
Apr 17, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Bar hand sink
- 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)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Inside walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label squeeze/oil bottles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Mar 16, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Store employee drinks in designated area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair any holes in wall to kitchen. Repair air curtain to back door. Repair shelves at bar.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  back door gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean vent hood filters and exterior of RIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Items stored in sink preventing access.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Eliminate standing water at warewashing area.
- 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)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
Sep 20, 2018 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH AND BRACELETS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  EMPLOYEE CUTTING LEMONS AND LIMES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  PEPPERS STORED IN COOLER IN FRONT OF RAW CHICKEN - COS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
  
  EMPLOYEE HUGGED COWORKER WITH GLOVED HAND - CONTINUED FOOD PREP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  FAJITA 45°F, TOMATOES 47°F, PICO DE GALLO 49.7°F - THERMOMETER READING 52°F CHORIZO 53.5°F, BEEF 47°F GUACAMOLE 50.6°F EGG WASH 48°F
Mar 14, 2018 Routine Score 88
- 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)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  HAND SINK NEXT TO DRY STORAGE SHELVING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  UNCOVERED DRINK IN COOLER, EMPLOYEE FOOD IN HOT HOLD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  EMPLOYEE BATTERING RAW CHICKEN AND AVOCADO IN SAME EGG WASH
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Sep 27, 2017 Routine Score 65
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  provide more lighting
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean drains and floors
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair RIC(S)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  flies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean all food contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors easily cleanable
  
  remove all absorbent materials from floor (easy cleanable)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks stored on equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  donning gloves without washing hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Label 3 comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  certify all staff
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no RFSM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  equipment improperly stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label bulk containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  toxics stored with food items
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  hand sink hot water110Fwithin 20 seconds
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Mar 24, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
  
  Brisket 49.6F, R. Chicken 46.0F, Pico de gallo 46.2F and R. Eggs 49.1F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  cross contamination by arrangement
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  toxics stored with food / on equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  blocked
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  closed all outer openings/ over head doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks stored on prep table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  small covered trash can

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.