Velvet Taco
11700 PRESTON RD #600, Dallas, TX 75230 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 14 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jan 23, 2024 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
store ice scooper with handle up
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
unapproved thawing method (thawing at room temp)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chlorine test strips
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
cannot store food on top od the trash can (tortilla chips on top of trash can
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
light out under vent hood
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaky faucet by dishwasher
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 26, 2023 Routine Score 83
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
maintain cold holding temperature at 41 degrees F, or below for RIC (reading 56 degrrees F, fish reading 57 degrees F)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Gloves single use
employees must take off gloves wash hands after a task
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark items that have been in the RIC/WIC for more than 24 hours; discard after 7 days
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
Damaged equipment (RIC wont shut)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels for hand sink in the restroom
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floor
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Restricted use pesticides
cannot use raid in the kitchen
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 8, 2023 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw food can't be above ready to eat food
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
sanitizer too low
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
employees must have hair cover
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer buckets need to be off the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
womens restroom needs a covered trash can
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 18, 2022 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener blade
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 8, 2022 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM must be current and on site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Women's restroom must have covered receptacle
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Permit/license posted
Post food establishment permit
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk container (flour) near frying area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Store lid for condiments and taco accessories can not be on trash can
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Food arrangement in WIF: Observed Package brisket at bottom with chicken
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 3, 2021 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 comp sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 3, 2021 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Water and flour containers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handler-Certificate Not on site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Discard dented cans
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 17, 2020 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Fruit flies and flies observed
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace dead bulb
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 19, 2020 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Do not store employee drink with other food items
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store utensils in hand sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair pipe leak under 3 comp sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 17, 2019 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Soup held at 41'F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 26, 2019 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 13, 2018 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.