Cuquita's Restaurant

8076 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas, TX 75240 · Dallas County

111cited violations

24serious tier

13inspections

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
2024	1	12	1
2023	1	5	2
2022	1	14	1
2021	3	32	5
2020	2	13	6
2019	1	6	1
2018	2	14	5
2017	2	15	3

Inspections

Jan 2, 2024 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Provide at least one inch air gap at drains in dish room.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Provide Food Manager Certificate.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  Provide up-to-date Food Handler Certificates for all employees.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide Chlorine test strips.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Do not use wood shelves in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Store personal drinks out of prep areas.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Keep ice scoop handle out of ice.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date and label all food held over one day.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  Label all bulk containers - lemonades.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean shelf above prep area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
  
  Breakdown boxes and dispose of trash promptly.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide a lid on trash vans in Women's restroom.
Mar 13, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  replace bottle opener cord with something that is cleanable no untreated wood or cardboard
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  no sanitizer in a dishwasher- needs to be 50ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * onions 50* Pico 48* ice should be at the same level as the product
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, splash and build up through out kitchen, clean bulk containers
Sep 12, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace non working light bulb on vent a hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  dish washer 0 ppm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  spray nozzle by dish washer is damaged
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, freezers inside,tables
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test strips (qua and bleach)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting boards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed utensils and aprons in hand sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged wall tiles, cover all gaps and holes, caulk around sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  missing hand washing sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food sit on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide covered receptacle in employee restroom
Nov 5, 2021 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Chlorine concentration exceeds recommendations
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  Knives stored between equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide working thermometer for WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Aug 29, 2021 Routine Score 78
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
  
  Observed hot food being cooled at room temperature
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cut lettuce observed at 76 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  Observed employee using bare hands to dispense tortillas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  All food handlers must have certificates
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Must date mark RTE foods properly
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Rubber gasket in RIC not in good repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Gap observed under front door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  Purse observed at wait station. Store properly.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Cutting boards at cook line not in good repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Wall observed not in good repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean walls around and under equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace missing light underneath vent hood
Feb 23, 2021 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw chicken stored next to[and above] raw beef and pork.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Grease trap tickets not on site. Service every 90 days. Keep records for 3 years.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site. Call 214-670-8083 for information.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Sanitizer test strips not on site.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean the floor under the shelves, near the lockers, in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Store all personal items in appropriate place.
Sep 15, 2020 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken and meat store together
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  observed sanitizer bucket store next to food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all foods in the coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide cover for all food container
Feb 26, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
  
  observed an employee wash his hands in a two compartment sink that is used for food prep.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw foods stored adjacent to and above ready to eat vegetables
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register with the City of Dallas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  measured at 100 ppm-must be at 50 ppm
Sep 18, 2019 Follow-up Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  CITATION ISSUED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 RICE AT 55'F APPROX. 20 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED PRODUCTS IN 6 INCHES DEPTH CONTAINER AT 55'F AFTER ONE NIGHT OF COOLING DISPOSITION: CHEF TRASH PRODUCTS ON SITE As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of products unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  KEEP SANITIZER BUCKET OFF THE FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NONE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  NO WOODEN TORTILLA MAKER ALLOWED
Aug 7, 2018 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  TO HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  OBSERVED BEANS AT 83'F AFTER 3 HOURS OF COOLING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO MOVE PRODUCTS TO SMALLER CONTAINER AND USE ICE BATH METHOD TO COOL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  1) NO WOODEN TORTILLA MAKER ALLOWED. MUST BE NSF APPROVED TYPE 2) NO FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN OPENED CAN ALLOWED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  TO HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  TO HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  GROUND BEEF 53'F, BEEF 52'F,T BONE 46'F
Feb 13, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  NO WOODEN TORTILLA MAKER ALLOWED. MUST BE NSF APPROVED TYpe
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK FOR EXAMPLE: TOUCHED NONE FOOD ITEM OR EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED COUPLE EMPLOYEES ' DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  CHICKEN 122'F,BEEF 122'F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CHICKEN 46'F, BEEFV45'F, BEAN 45'F, GROUND BEEF 49'F,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Sep 14, 2017 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  square floor grate
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  ceiling at the dish washer room
Mar 8, 2017 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  ceiling by the back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  3 compartment sink leaking
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink

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.