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Don Taco

13549 MONTFORT DR, Dallas, TX 75240 · Dallas County

83cited violations
19serious tier
10inspections

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
20241103
20231141
20222101
20212162
20202208
20192134

Inspections

  1. Jan 10, 2024 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

      Provide at least one inch air gap at 3-compartment sink drain

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

      Ensure thermometers are calibrated (5 in WIC all different readings)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

      Do not use cardboard as a liner

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      Cover all food in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      Store plastic spoons upside down

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      label all bulk containers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Replace damaged light shield in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Drying Mops-air dry

      Hang mops to dry.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      Chlorine sanitizer too low (10 ppm Cl) maintain 50 ppm Cl

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      Provide Grease Trap cleaning every 3 months

  2. Jun 29, 2023 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

      Post Health Permit

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      WD40 stored above soda syrup, oven cleaner and degrease stored above pork,

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Clean fan in WIC, floors, vent hood, shelves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Broken and missing light shields in WIC and kitchen

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

      Cool rice faster with ice etc

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Lockers to be used to store personal items

      Vaseline stored above prep table beside clean utensils, personal foods stored in RIC and WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      Label food storage container in kitchen

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

      wet cloth under cutting board

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      Date mark all food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Personal drinks and food in WIC and RIC

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      Remove cardboard from shelves under soda syrups

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      Cover food in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Damaged equipment: WIF door, ice machine inside and upper cover, repair leaking cooler, door on sandwich cooler

  3. Dec 13, 2022 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      deep clean ice scoop holder ice machine microwave

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

      can not reuse single use containers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      need light shields for all lights in the production area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      put front cover back on ice machine

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      must register food manager course with the city of Dallas

  4. Mar 29, 2022 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean WIC fans

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Drying Mops-air dry

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      Utensils stored on floor

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

  5. Oct 14, 2021 Routine Score 89
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Establishment Permit

  6. Apr 9, 2021 Routine Score 85
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

      RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE SAUCES

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      REPAIR ICE MACHINE AND LEAK AT DELI COOLER

    • 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)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      COVER FOODS WHEN NOT IN USE

  7. Nov 5, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      RAW SHELL EGGS 70, SLICED CHEESE 51

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      CHOPPED STEAK 85

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      REPAIR LEAK AT DELI COOLER

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      DO NOT STORE SCOOP IN FOOD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Lockers to be used to store personal items

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

  8. Apr 23, 2020 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      taco meat 123 F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

      4/13 date on chicken

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      Moldy cabbage and tomatilles in WIC.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Sanitization after Cleaning

      Observed employee fail to sanitize dishes after washing.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Establishment Permit

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

      Do not line shelves with foil.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      bread crumbs

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

      WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

  9. Nov 13, 2019 Routine Score 84
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

  10. May 6, 2019 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      all employees must obtain a valid food handler certificate by next inspection

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      ice scoop handle laying on the ice

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      walk in cooler measured at 45.8 degrees F; mechanic was called immediately by the PIC

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      no chlorine test strips on site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      sausage measured at 45 degrees F

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.