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Best Taco

1805 SYLVAN AVE, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County

51cited violations
15serious tier
5inspections

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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20182186
20172237
20161102

Inspections

  1. Aug 1, 2018 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

      beef

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest Control

      flies in prep area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      ham container put directly on tomato

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      raw eggs and cheeses store together juice and raw meat still together Raw eggs and photo store together

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      provide date marking for all food containers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      Seal open gaps for back doors

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

      set up sanitizer bucket

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

  2. Feb 7, 2018 Routine Score 85
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      Raw shell eggs stored on top shelf over lemons and limes in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

      Food Products Establishment Permit issued by the City of Dallas not observed at time of inspection. Please contact our office to see about getting a new one. Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 It is advised to call ahead to verify other potential requirements (such as Tax ID Certificate).

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Panel missing exposing wiring in walk in freezer. Buildup of ice in walk in freezer/

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

      Several ceiling tiles missing / displaced near rear door and near service counter.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

      No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection. Sanitizer bucket with towels tested at 0ppm Quaternary Ammonium and less than 10ppm Chlorine. Please make sure any solutions prepared in red sanitizer buckets are sanitizer and not soap. Please remove all toilet bowl plungers from food preparation areas. Toilet bowl plungers are not intended to clear clogged drains. Please use a plumber's snake to unclog any lines.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      Cooked potatoes and other items not date marked in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      Dust buildup on return air vents for air conditioning system.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered, including large containers of raw meat.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No employee able to show Registered Food Service Manager of food safety training. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Cash, Check, or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information. Please note the offices close from12:00pm to 1:00pm.

  3. Dec 18, 2017 Routine Score 77
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

      Employee observed plating foods with bare hands.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      Most recent record of grease trap service showed to be 4/17/17

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      No test strips available for testing Chlorine sanitizing solution. If Chlorine is to be used, test strips should be provided for Chlorine.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      No date marking system employed for items stored in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Location has old signage and wiring with significant buildup of lint, dust, and other materials over food contact surfaces.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Unnecessary articles prohibited

      Multiple non functioning equipment throughout location. Non functioning reach in coolers, salad bars, soda fountains, and other equipment not in use by establishment should be removed.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      Foods (raw meat) stored uncovered in walk in cooler.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

      Sanitizer indicated by employees tested at less than 10ppm Chlorine and less than 100ppm Quaternary Ammonium.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      Door to back does not self close completely. Light gap apparent around right side and bottom

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Registered Food Service Manager not on site at time of inspection. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Cash, Check, or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

      Food Products Establishment Permit not posted at time of inspection.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Raw pork left out on prep table during inspection. Temperature of raw product was 52.7°F

  4. Jun 1, 2017 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES OBERVED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      DRINKS MACHINE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

  5. Dec 29, 2016 Routine Score 83
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF STORED OVER CHEESE AND TORTILLAS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      DIRTY KNIVES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      COUNTER TOPS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

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.