El Centro Taqueria

8231 PARK LN, Dallas, TX 75231 · Dallas County

104cited violations

26serious 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
2023	2	14	3
2021	2	4	3
2020	2	5	3
2019	3	34	8
2018	2	23	4
2017	2	19	4
2016	1	5	1

Inspections

Aug 1, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  No food handlers provided on site for any employee.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Need choking poster @ taqueria dining area.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Cannot store chemicals by food.
Feb 22, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  No food handlers provided for any employee.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out of sanitizer bucket, must stay inside when not using.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Keep all handles up out of food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Leaking sink at 3 compartment sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean dusty ceilings above prep table.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
  
  Provide first aid kit.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Need choking poster.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk containers with common name.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  No test strips provided.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
  
  Chlorine bucket at 150 ppm, too high and toxic for food.
Oct 20, 2021 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitizer bucket 400 ppm chlorine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken and raw beef stored on the second to last shelf above ready to eat food items inside the walk in cooler
Apr 26, 2021 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  milk 50 degrees f; sliced tomatoes-50 degrees F; Raw beef-48 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  one ric was set at 50 degrees F- the thermostat was adjusted
Oct 7, 2020 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  chlorine measured at 200 ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak observed when the hand washing sink is turned on
Apr 29, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  sliced onions and tomatoes- 55 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Nov 5, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  quat test strips needed on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  heavy dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles in the food prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  cooler set at a higher setting-measured 55 degrees F- immediately adjusted to the coldest setting
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  holes/openings in the ceiling tiles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  milk measured at 60 degrees F
Apr 29, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label sanitizer bucket.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark for no more than 7 days with date of prep counted as day 1. Observed shredded chicken marked 4/28 - 5/3.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace light sheild.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Observed both live and dead cockroaches.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Wash hands before putting on gloves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Keep shelves and floor clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  No jewelry allowed while handling food except one simple wedding band.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
  
  Keep trash can near hand sink for disposal of paper towels.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Store sanitizer bucket off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace wall tiles behind RIC. Replace ceiling tile. Repair wall.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  Store tongs for self-service where they are protected from contamination.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Observed uncovered peppercorns near hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  Observed employees washing hands in 3-comp. sink.
Apr 2, 2019 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair ceiling tiles, cover ceiling, repair broken floor tiles, base boars around 3 com sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed roaches
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair gaskets around cooler doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  ground beef stored above onion, cilantro, raw shelled eggs stored above produce in reach in cooler RTE - raw seafood products - raw beef/pork -ground meat- raw poultry (chicken, turkey) and eggs
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  check hot water on kitchen hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean tongs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand washing sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed salt on floor/keep food 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  food employees need to obtain food handler certification
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test strips for chlorine/bleach
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food products
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  manager not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  provide light shields
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  raid bottle in clean food container
Oct 16, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  provide paper towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  provide light shields
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  observed roaches in the kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  use three compartment sink in this way wash-rinse-sanitize-air dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  do not use single use artilcles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  keep sanitizer buckets off floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair faucet on hand sink (bakery area)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test strips
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  provide original drain stopper for 3 com sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand washing sign
Apr 26, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  provide original food graded bags do not use shopping bags
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide a sign about inspection report
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  sanitize utensils after cleaning
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair floor tiles, cove base, provide ceiling tiles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  set up 3 com sink in this way wash-rinse-sanitize observed employee did not rinse utensils after washing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  provide label for food storage containers (prepackaged food)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test strips within 24 hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet cloths shall be store in sanitizer solution
Nov 6, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  employees need provide food handler cards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  provide paper towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  use utensils with handle to scoop food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test strips
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair floor, walls, ceiling, seal sink to the wall
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  provide written procedures for vomiting/diarrhea events
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs above rte food in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand washing sign
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  provide original drain stopper use approved food bags for tortillas not shipping bags
May 19, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  do not chips in cardboard boxes
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  pork skin in salsa at 73F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  handler cards are not on site, no employee had taken course this if the first notice please get all employees handling food certified
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  store bread tongs in an appropriate container do not hang from handles of display case
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  second time inspecting and there is no test strips for chlroine, sanitizer buckets were not set up either
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair reach in cooler in kitchen or get rid of it
Dec 12, 2016 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  have food handlers on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  store chemicals away from food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  provide test strips
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  clean/repair broken gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  have v/diarrhea clean up procedures

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.