La Paloma Taqueria
9661 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas, TX 75231 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 16 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 | 6 |
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
Inspections
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Sep 14, 2023 Routine Score 100
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Mar 15, 2023 Routine Score 100
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Mar 28, 2022 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS MUST BE UNDER REFRIGERATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK RTE FOOD
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 4, 2022 Routine Score 71
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Tested steak, observed steak at 90 degrees
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat stored next to and above cooked rice
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed raw meat stored next to clean serving utensils
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed bleach and cleaning chemicals next to rice
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Must have RFSM holder on site during serving hours
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed bucket n hand sink at prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Did not observe any employees with hair restraints
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths left on prep surface
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Observed ice scoop with handle left in ice in ice machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
Male restroom missing soap and paper towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Missing hand wash signs in male restroom
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands
Observed employee not wash hands before changing tasks ( handling wiping cloths then food ) or change gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Must have grease trap ticket available upon request
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
Must have food thermometer on site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 9, 2021 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
COOKED FOOD IN UNMARKED CONTAINER - WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS PHC MUST TIME STAMP FOOD LEFT OUT (BEEF 98F)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
THERMOMETER IN EVERY COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
LABEL BULK FOOD
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL COOKED FOOD 7 DAYS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Label - Nutrition Labeling
MUST LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS WITH NUTRITION LABELING AS SPECIFIED IN 21 CFR 101 - FOOD LABELING AND 9 CFR 317 SUB B - NUTRITION LABELING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
POT OF FOOD OFF FLOOR
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 1, 2020 Routine Score 97
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
EGGS KEPT OUT NO TIME MARKINGS - KEEP UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES UNLESS FOLLOWING PROPER TIME AS A PHC PROCEDURE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 28, 2020 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 11, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw eggs over veggetables
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 7, 2019 Routine Score 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean interior of Microwave
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 4, 2018 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Email copy to inspector asap
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored over other food items
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 7, 2018 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
interior of ice maker
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
repair 3 comp sink drain stoppers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw bacon over cheese in reach in cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 1, 2017 Routine Score 83
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
DICED TOMATOES 49'F, HAM 45'F, SALSA SAUCE IN TO GO CUP 49'F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
DO NOT USE SINGLE SERVE ARTICLE AS FOOD SCOOP. USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO HOME USE REFRIGERATOR ALLOWED
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PORK 92'F, PULL PORK 103'F, SHREDDED CHICKEN 106'F,RICE 135'F, BEEF 81'1F --- CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH 7 DAYS OR LESS OF SHELF LIFE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
REPAIR OUT OF ORDER HAND SINK FROM MID. SECTION OF KITCHEN
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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.