Tacos Chaco 2
8040 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas, TX 75240 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 21 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 | 21 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 4, 2019 Follow-up Score 84
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE MEAT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
PERSON IN CHARGE TOOK CLASS BUT FAILED THE EXAM. YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
DESSERT AND CUSTOMER SELF SERVE CONDIMENT COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Permit/license posted
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE MISSING HANDLE FROM COOLER AND SELA THE SMALL HOLE FROM CEILING OF CEILING TILES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
WARNING! OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED DICED TOMATOES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 9, 2019 Routine Score 77
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BEEF 77'F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
1) COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER. 2) STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COVER CONTAINERS i.e. SALT IN OPENED BAG
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY. OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE DESSERT FROM WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD TO STORAGE ROOM WHERE EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CLOSE ALL OPENED CEILING AREA FROM STORAGE AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 20, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hands wash procedures-without soap
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLER
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
USE ONLY METAL UTENSIL AS COOKING TOOL. DO NOT USE PLASTIC GLASS AS TOOL TO SMASH FOOD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
DESSERT COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR , HANDLE OF SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 8, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE 106'F. CORRECT ON SITE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN VENT HOOD, FOOD SHELVES FROM COOLERS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash
MAKE SURE EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASK CHANGE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS INTERIOR
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT USE HAND SINK FOR OTHER PURPOSE. OBSERVED KNIFE IN HAND SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NOT ON SITE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
REACH IN COOLER BY KITCHEN GRILL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES FROM CEILING
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 18, 2017 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
wood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor contruction requirements
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 9, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
walk in cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Smooth Contact Surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor contruction requirements
damaged floor tile
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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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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Core (1 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.