Taco Diner
3699 MCKINNEY AVE 307, Dallas, TX 75204 · Dallas County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Inspections
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Apr 29, 2021 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * Corn 50* pepper 50*
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in the dishwasher 0 ppm chlorine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
move chicken closet to the grill
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 10, 2020 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * pico 47* 63* 47* cactus 49*
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
the bottom of the food container can not touch the food cross contamination adulteration
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef next to raw vegetables
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 9, 2020 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 30, 2019 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees f or below onions 48* salsa 48* pineapple 52.9* shrimp 46.3* meatball 50*
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw chicken next to raw fish next to cooked shrimp- move chicken closest to the grill
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
personal items can not above next to or on food utensils prep surfaces- jackets
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 5, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty interior of ice bin, clean shelving in the walk in cooler.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Provide dates that the sauces were prepared.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Observed flies.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Damp towels must be in sanitizing bucket between use.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Use correct utensils for scooping food products and those in bulk containers.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 11, 2018 Routine Score 99
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths stored at hand sink. Store in sanitizer bucket.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 5, 2018 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in the reach in coolers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
back up at the mop sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
missing paper towels at the front hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
the hot water handle missing on the hand sink at the cook line, Repair the broken gaskets on the reach in coolers.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
the gaskets on the reach in coolers are dirty ( mold/ mildew)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food in the walk in cooler must be 6 inches off the floor.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
the ware wash is not operating up to standard ( the pressure gage is off and the rinse is not at 180 degrees /// reading 150 degrees.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Provide a beard guard for cook on the cook line.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 20, 2017 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep handles in the upright position when stored in the food item ( ice ) Provide scoops with handles.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw chicken in one cooler under the oven was 48 degrees.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide a written procedure on vomiting and diarrhea
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
No soap at the bar and kitchen sinks.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
burnt out light fixtures over the dish machine and the back storage area needs more lighting.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers for all the your cold refrigeration units.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 11, 2017 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
NO SOAP AT BAR HANDSINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 10, 2016 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Guacamole 51 degrees Fahrenheit, tilapia 46.9 degrees Fahrenheit
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bare hand contact during salad prep.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
Do not use cloth under cutting board.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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.