Don Taco
13549 MONTFORT DR, Dallas, TX 75240 · 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 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 16 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 20 | 8 |
| 2019 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
Inspections
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Jan 10, 2024 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
One Inch Air Gap
Provide at least one inch air gap at 3-compartment sink drain
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
Ensure thermometers are calibrated (5 in WIC all different readings)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Do not use cardboard as a liner
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food in WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Store plastic spoons upside down
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all bulk containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace damaged light shield in WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mops to dry.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Chlorine sanitizer too low (10 ppm Cl) maintain 50 ppm Cl
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Provide Grease Trap cleaning every 3 months
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 29, 2023 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
Post Health Permit
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
WD40 stored above soda syrup, oven cleaner and degrease stored above pork,
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean fan in WIC, floors, vent hood, shelves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Broken and missing light shields in WIC and kitchen
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
Cool rice faster with ice etc
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label food storage container in kitchen
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
wet cloth under cutting board
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all food
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal drinks and food in WIC and RIC
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove cardboard from shelves under soda syrups
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food in WIC
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 13, 2022 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
deep clean ice scoop holder ice machine microwave
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
can not reuse single use containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
need light shields for all lights in the production area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
put front cover back on ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
must register food manager course with the city of Dallas
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 29, 2022 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean WIC fans
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Utensils stored on floor
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 14, 2021 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 9, 2021 Routine Score 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE SAUCES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
REPAIR ICE MACHINE AND LEAK AT DELI COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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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)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER FOODS WHEN NOT IN USE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 5, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW SHELL EGGS 70, SLICED CHEESE 51
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHOPPED STEAK 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT DELI COOLER
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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)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 23, 2020 Routine Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
taco meat 123 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
4/13 date on chicken
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Moldy cabbage and tomatilles in WIC.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Sanitization after Cleaning
Observed employee fail to sanitize dishes after washing.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Do not line shelves with foil.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
bread crumbs
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
WIF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 13, 2019 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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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)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 6, 2019 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees must obtain a valid food handler certificate by next inspection
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop handle laying on the ice
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no chlorine test strips on site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sausage measured at 45 degrees F
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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.