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Tacos Chaco 2

8040 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas, TX 75240 · Dallas County

57cited violations
13serious tier
6inspections

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
20192216
20182216
20172151

Inspections

  1. Feb 4, 2019 Follow-up Score 84
    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      DESSERT AND CUSTOMER SELF SERVE CONDIMENT COOLER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Permit/license posted

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

      WARNING! OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED DICED TOMATOES

  2. Jan 9, 2019 Routine Score 77
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      BEEF 77'F

    • 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

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      ICE MACHINE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD TO STORAGE ROOM WHERE EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

      CLOSE ALL OPENED CEILING AREA FROM STORAGE AREA

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER

  3. Jul 20, 2018 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Hands wash procedures-without soap

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      DESSERT COOLER

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      ICE MACHINE INTERIOR , HANDLE OF SINK

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS

  4. Jan 8, 2018 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      RICE 106'F. CORRECT ON SITE

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN VENT HOOD, FOOD SHELVES FROM COOLERS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash

      MAKE SURE EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASK CHANGE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS INTERIOR

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS

    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      NOT ON SITE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

      REACH IN COOLER BY KITCHEN GRILL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

      REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES FROM CEILING

  5. Jul 18, 2017 Routine Score 87
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

      wood

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor contruction requirements

  6. Feb 9, 2017 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      walk in cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Smooth Contact Surfaces

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor contruction requirements

      damaged floor tile

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

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.