Taco Cabana #265

4360 DALLAS FT WORTH TPKE, Dallas, TX 75208

116cited violations

32serious tier

15inspections

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	11	2
2022	2	14	1
2021	1	0	0
2020	3	28	7
2019	2	20	5
2018	2	10	4
2017	2	20	7
2016	1	13	6

Inspections

Nov 21, 2023 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Remove all rust from wire racks in walk-in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Eliminate harboring conditions>remove/replace traps underneath drink machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Re-grout areas in kitchen with low grout in between tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Health permit not posted
May 30, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  *Sour cream on second topping station Read at 50 F & Pico around 45.7 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Tops of microwaves observed dirty>clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Gnats observed in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean food debris in all coolers & freezers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Food Products Establishment permit not posted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Fix broken floor tiles in walk-in cooler
Nov 3, 2022 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  Cannot use cup/single use items as scoop for sugar
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk ingredient bins
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean floor drains of all built-up grime
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Fix pipe at hand sink by walk-in cooler and ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Post Health Permit in public view
Mar 27, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  cutting boards after each use
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
- 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)
  Maintain in Good Repair
Jun 1, 2021 Routine Score 100
Nov 9, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  chemical sanitizer bucket with food debris and dirty water must be have clean and proper sanitizing solution to be ready to control bacteria on food surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
  
  drain receptacles must be clean to avoid pest harboring and soils accumulations when observe dirty or during operational hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  missing RFSM certificate on site must be have FSM registered with the city
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  second warning PIC must be ensure FSM's from every shift are registered with the city to be available during operational hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  cooler units in all areas dirty with soils, spills stagnant water and grease must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  floors in all areas dirty with soils, food debris and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
Apr 9, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside microwave.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  handsink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
Mar 16, 2020 Routine Score 74
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  cooler units dirty inside and outside with food debris, spills soils accumulations and grease must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain
  
  air curtain not working must be replace or repair to proper condition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  equipment with encrusted soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  vent hood dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  fruit flies activity observed must be contact pest management services
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking on food containers must be have date or day in all food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
- 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)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  permit missing on site must be have valid permit display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  missing current RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  floors under equipment and in all areas dirty with soils accumulations, food debris, litter and grease spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination walls with spills in all areas must be clean o avoid contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  using cooking paper as food surfaces in top of pans and under table shelving at the fryers area must be have proper food contact surfaces during operational hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  missing food labels on food containers in different areas must be have food labels to avoid cross contamination
Sep 9, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
Mar 5, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  provide cover for all food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the coolers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register RFSM with city of Dallas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all food containers in wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  observed grease dripping down from the vent hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  keep sanitizer bucket above floor 6 ins
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  provide cleaning for the floor
Sep 5, 2018 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Ran shrimp above RTE. foods Ran beef and chicken store together
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed bag of togo cups on lettuce
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for cooler
Mar 11, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Refried beans at 103°F. Must be kept at 135°F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  (no comments documented)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Food product not covered in RIF. Must be covered.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Employees must wear a hair restraint.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Food items not labeled in WIC. Must be labeled.
Aug 8, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INSIDE RIC COS- CLEANED COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT AT GRILL, NOT EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINING TEMP NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN TOP COOLER/ TOPPING STATION BY DRIVE THRU NOT EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINING TEMP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  ITEMS IN RIC, ENSURE PROPER DATE MARK COS- DISCARDED AND FIXED DATE MARK ISSUE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS AT PREP SINK COS- REMOVED TOXIC ITEM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS COS- REMOVED PERSONAL DRINKS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED CHICKEN 121 DEGREE F COOKED CUBED BEEF 121 DEGREE F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  FOOD IN STORAGE NEED TO BE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TORTILLA BOWLS STORED AT EXPO LINES
Feb 24, 2017 Follow-up Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT STORE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW SHRIMP OVER CUT VEGETABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  NEED PROBE THERMOMETER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  SINGLE SERVICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  BUCKET OF PICO
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS RECOMMEND AT LEAST 2 EMPLOYEES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW SHRIMP 57 DEGREE F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  STEAK 123 (DEGREE F )
Dec 22, 2016 Routine Score 73
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED STEAK 125 (DEGREE F)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
  
  REPLACE THERMOMETER INSIDE RIC BY GRILL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  AT ALL HAND SINKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN EQUIPMENT TO BE FREE OF BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
  
  SANITIZE BUCKET AT 200+ PPM CHLORINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INSIDE RICS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  POOLED EGGS IN COOLER 54 (DEGREE F) RAW CHICKEN AT GRILL 45 (DEGREE F) PICO 48 (DEGREE F)-SALSA BAR SALSA 48 (DEGREE F)-SALSA BAR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  PICO MARKED WITH 12/19/16 EXPIRATION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  IN RIC BY GRILL TOP, INSIDE WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS RECOMMEND AT LEAST 3 TO COVER ALL SHIFTS

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.