Best Taco
1805 SYLVAN AVE, Dallas, TX 75208 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 18 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 23 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
Inspections
-
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
-
Serious
Priority (3 points)
-
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.
-
Serious
Priority (3 points)
-
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
-
Serious
Priority (3 points)
-
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
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
-
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
-
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.