La Michoacana Meat Market-taqueria

2420 N FITZHUGH AVE, Dallas, TX 75204 · Dallas County

117cited violations

44serious tier

14inspections

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	7	2
2023	1	9	0
2022	2	19	5
2021	2	19	9
2020	2	16	9
2019	2	18	8
2018	2	20	9
2017	2	9	2

Inspections

Feb 5, 2024 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Hand sink had no paper towels observed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths need to be in the bucket between uses
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
  
  bucket sanitizing shall be between 50-100ppm Cl
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  3 comp sink is leaking at bottom plumbing
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  grease vent is greasy and shall be cleaned or serviced
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Smooth Contact Surfaces
  
  aluminum foil shall not be used under equipment surface, try using a plastic material
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  date mark cheese and milk in cold hold for 7 days then discard
Apr 6, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Register at dallascityhall.com.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Observed gaps at the front door.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Observed dirty WIC fan covers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Observed equipment stored on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk food containers(salt, sugar, etc).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty RIC handles.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed damaged WIC door handle.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Need a sign about the inspection report.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor.
Nov 30, 2022 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  Observed employee lean a utensil without sanitizing after.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Observed foil used as a shelf liner.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed rice stored on the floor in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty floors and walls in WIC's and kitchens.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  Observed grease dripping from hood vent covers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Store all personal items in appropriate place.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need handwash signage at sinks.
Mar 21, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING/ DONNING GLOVES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINKS ON PREP TABLES WHILE PREPPING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  CHICKEN 133.3
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  CLOSE ALL GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  INVERT / cOVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 110F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT
Jul 2, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  C. ROAST 131.2 & S. CHICKEN 132.5
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT R. EGGS ABOVE RTE FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FRP & DRAINS
- 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
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
Jan 7, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  R. CHICKEN 49.0, G. BEEF 48.2, R. STREAK 46.5
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  TOXICS STORED WITH PLANTAINS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  PORK 107.1
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  LABEL 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  CROSS CONTAMINATION R. EGGS STORED WITH RTE FOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  REPAIR GLASS ON HOT HOLD UNIT (GLASS)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE TRASH CAN AT HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  POST HAND WASHING SIGNS
Aug 3, 2020 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Jan 24, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  c. tomato 62.6
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair leaking pipe at 3 comp sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean all food contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  REMOVE BUILD- UP FROM VENT HOOD SYSTEM, CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND GRILL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  pork 122.2F,PORK 105.3F, B. CHICKEN 92.0
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace gaskets
Jul 24, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  M. balls 125.3F , s. chicken 118.2 , pork 123.1 & peppers 77.4F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  cross contamination by arrangement raw meat stored above RTE food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace damage gaskets and air curtains
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking on prepared food items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
  
  uncovered food stored stored by hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Donning gloves without washing hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors & gaskets
Mar 13, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cut tomato 47.0F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace lights under vent hood system
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean all
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  surface cutting boards
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking on prepared food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  close gaps in ceiling
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
Jun 29, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  expired date marking
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  provide a scoop with a handle
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Cross contamination by arrangement
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  guacamole 51.4 and g. chicken 86.5
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors and drains
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  Maintain hot water at hand sink 110F within 20 seconds
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking on prepared foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean air vents over prep areas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  provide splash guard at hand sink
Jan 9, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean fan vent covers in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
  
  reserving of salsa
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Provide scoop with handle to prevent handle from being stored in food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Cross contamination by arrangement
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  provide splash guard at hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean gaskets and floors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Label 3 comp sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking on prepared foods
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  provide one inch air gap
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  f. peppers 131.5f
Jul 12, 2017 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak at 3-compartment sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw bee 47.3°F
Jan 19, 2017 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Loosely cover cooling foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  no towels undercutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors, walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  keep lids on food not in use
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
  
  can not cool large pots @ room temp
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors easily cleanable
  
  fill in missing grout
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

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.