Taqueria El Si Hay

601 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County

99cited violations

27serious tier

12inspections

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
2023	2	7	1
2022	2	23	4
2021	1	14	5
2020	1	4	0
2019	2	19	5
2018	2	18	6
2017	2	14	6

Inspections

Dec 27, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Back door needs to have a seal and close opening
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  has a leak on bottom and needs repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Utensil treys need to be inverted
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Paper towels is out in the RR
Jun 26, 2023 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Oct 30, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  3 comp sink was set-up improperly. Meat was thawing in sink. Provide drain stoppers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Observed flies throughout establishment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor where damaged. Repair leak under handwash sink. Repair wall in restroom.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Only one small RIC in kitchen.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside RIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Detail clean grill area and RIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  drink dispensers
Mar 24, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  KEEP SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROTECTED FROM SPLASH
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
  
  LACK OF HANDWASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  PROVIDE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SALSA 74*F, 75*F STORED AT SERVICE WINDOW
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  PAN STORED IN SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
  
  FOOD ITEMS THAWING IN MOP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
Sep 9, 2021 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR FAUCET IN RESTROOM WITHIN 24HRS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHOPPING CILANTRO WITH BARE HANDS ( CILANTRO V DESTROYED )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SALSA 73.2*F STORED AT FRONT COUNTER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON DEEP FREEZERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  ITEMS STORED IN RESTROOM HANDSINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
Mar 24, 2020 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  thawing in handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Sep 6, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  cooler units dirty with food debris, spills and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site must be a RFSM on site during operational hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  missing hand soap dispenser must be have soap at hand sink at all times
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  expired RFSM certification must be have a current RFSM certification
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  missing current food handler cards must be have current food handler cards on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking on food containers cooler units must be have date marks on all food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain
  
  missing air curtains on exit door back area and service widow must be have a air curtains to protect the entry of insects
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  cracks and gaps on all areas ceiling walls and frame door entry must be repair or replace to proper condition
Mar 6, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  missing food labeling on food containers must be have labels on all food containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking must be have date mark on all food containers use as public health control
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  missing designated hand sink must be have a designated hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Storage
  
  extra equipment at entry exit door area extra equipment must be keep in a dry and clean store area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
  
  missing hand sink must be have a exclusive hand sink yo avoid cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
  
  PIC must be ensure employees wash hands when change tasks and prep CTS food on designated areas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
  
  missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
Aug 23, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  sanitizer bucket at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor to avoid contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
  
  all equipment must be clean and sanitize when operation occurs and during operational hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing some date marking on some food containers must be have date marking in all food containers use as food safety
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  vent hood dripping oil and grease contamination over grilled counter top must be clean to avoid food contamination use as public health control
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  RI sandwich cooler unit 50 F must be readjust or repair cooler unit to food temperature at 40 F or below
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
  
  external premises dirty with oils accumulation and grease dripping must be clean external premises to a good condition floors dirty in all areas behind equipment must be clean all floors to avoid pest harboring and contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  meat container 50, onion 65 F sauce 48 F
Jan 30, 2018 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  no time marks or log for cooked meats being held at room temperature must be had marks or logs for food holdings
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
  
  premises dirty Premises should be free of soils and contamination walls, ceiling and floors should be clean during operational hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  shelves inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be repair or replace properly
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  missing test strips chlorine must be had test strips
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  vent hood not cleaning must be clean properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
  
  salt and other food containers dirty must be clean contamination outside food containers to avoid food contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  equipment dirty inside and outside units must be clean inside and outside in all units
Jul 31, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  COOKED BEEF ABOVE 135.0 F WAS PLACED DIRECTLY INTO THE REACH IN COOLER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED CHICKEN: 118.0 F COOKED BEEF: 99.8 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
  
  NO TIME MARKS OR LOG FOR COOKED MEATS BEING HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL COOK STAFF WITHIN 30 DAYS FOLLOW UP CHECK TO OCCUR ON OR AFTER 09/ 01/ 2017)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES OBSERVED INSIDE THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE ANOTHER HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE BATHROOM HAND SINK
Feb 14, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  WASH HANDS WITH SOAP BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN GASKET ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  ONE FOOD PREPARATION WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  COVER LIGHT BULB IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM

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.