Cruz Tacos
2682 MYRTLE SPRING AVE #115, Dallas, TX 75220 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Inspections
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Aug 25, 2023 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER, RICE AT 55'F, BEEF 52.9'F ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 RICE APPROX. 2 LBS 1 BEEF APPROX. 10 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED PRODUCTS STORED IN AN OUT OF ORDER COOLER FOR UNKNOWN LENGTH OF TIME. DISPOSITION: OWNER 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS AND CEILING.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN IT AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 10 PPM
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
STORE HAND SANITIZER AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR OUT OF ORDER COOLER. REPAIR LOOSE HAND SINK FAUCETS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 15, 2023 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 5, 2022 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Medicines labeled and stored properly
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
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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)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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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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Dec 14, 2021 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Rodent bait stations
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 9, 2021 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN IT AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
STORE SANITIZER BUCKETS AWAY FROM AVOCADOS.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 10, 2020 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR LOOSE GASKET FROM COOLER.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HANDLES OF FAUCETS. CEILING AIR VENTS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN, " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
SILVERWARE.
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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)
Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 10, 2020 Routine Score 94
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER FAUCET .
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD AREA ALLOWED.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 9, 2020 Routine Score 91
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
EXPIRED
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
VENTHOOD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 17, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Wash/Chicken/Sanitize - in the three compartment sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
REfried beans held at 74.5 degrees
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 20, 2018 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
One Inch Air Gap
Ice maker
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 20, 2018 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw shell eggs held without refrigeration at 97.8 degrees - on the counter Cooked meat held without refrigeration at 77.6 degrees Raw meat in the top of the point of usage refrigerator at 53.2 degrees Previously canned jalapeno peppers held in the bottom of the point of usage refrigerator at 58.2 degrees Cole slaw held at room temperature
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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)
Handlers-Certificate 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
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Duct tape
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 7, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Lack of a sanitizing rinse
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cooked beans cooling on the counter at 80.5 degrees
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Pork and cheese held at 59.5 degrees without refrigeration
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
One Inch Air Gap
Ice maker
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 23, 2017 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
damaged air gaskets in the reach in cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
lettuce stored on the floor in the food prep area; cos
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm expired
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Nov 28, 2016 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
chicken with a use by date of 11/26/2016 and soup with a use by date of 11/30/16
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking hand sink in the kitchen area.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
lettuce stored on the floor outside the kitchen area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored next to fish and ready to eat food
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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.