Los Cuates
440 S BUCKNER BLVD #103, Dallas, TX 75217 · 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 | 18 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 25 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 15 | 4 |
Inspections
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Nov 29, 2023 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
sanitizer bucket reads 0 ppm
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
no instruction or spill kit available on site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
date mark all prepared items
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no test strips on site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
Food Permit not site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
handsink out of paper towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled cloth not sitting in sanitizer bucket
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 19, 2023 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean walls behind food prep area, food splash.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store employee drinks in a designated location.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Label all ready to eat foods(sauces/dips). RTE foods must be datemarked with a used by date.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site. Must have RFSM on every shift.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Clean and organize storage areas(front counter). Repair leak at handsink(3 sink).
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Sewer odor detected. Locate issue. Provide current pest control (latest 9/22)-old
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels observed at front sink.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
Clean boards observed not in good repair, replace as needed.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all food squeeze bottles.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
Observed an employee just rinsing dishes off with water. (clean/sanitize/all dishes).
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Store must use single use gloves when handling RTE foods.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 30, 2022 Routine Score 74
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed tomatoes at 53 F, cold hold temperatures should be 41 F or lower
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items used according to law
Measure sanitizer conc. at >500 ppm, sanitizer too strong
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaking handwashing faucet
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate must be present (manager on duty not present)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Observed cut onions not date marked
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace lights at venthood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Toilet tissue, availability
Provide toilet paper to restrooms
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean ceiling tiles (black dust accummulation) Clean cooking counters Clean venthood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Observed employee scooping rice with a bowl, scooper must have handle
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed multiple wiping cloths laying around, wiping clothes must be stored in sanitizer bucket betwen use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Observed roaches crawling on deep freezer
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
Provide soap to hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers for deep freezer and reach in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal cups and water bottles laying around kitchen prep area, designate an area for employee drinks and food
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Observed plastic bag being used over flour dough Remove foil paper from grill (can not use use foil or paper towels to line surfaces)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 3, 2021 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
ONE KITCHEN WORKER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
EXCESS WATER ACCUMULATION ( BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT ( RESTROOM )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 9, 2021 Routine Score 77
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES IN THE REACH IN COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine exposure time table
SANITIZER LEVEL AT ZERO NO CONCENTRATION OF BLEACH
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handler-Certificate Not on site
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD WORKERS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
NO DATE MARKING ON THE ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL ITEMS ( CELL PHONES ) NEXT TO FOOD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
CUP USED TO SCOOP GREEN SALSA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
COOLER GASKETS AND VENT HOOD FILTERS ARE SOILED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
AIR VENTS ARE SOILED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
BASE BOARD FALLING OFF OF THE WALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MISSING COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Q.A. TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 12, 2021 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
HAIR NET / RESTRAINT NEEDED FOR ALL COOKS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHTS ( VENT HOOD ) AND CEILING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jul 14, 2020 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE REMOVE THE EXCESS WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER ( KITCHEN )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE UPPER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET ( RESTROOM )
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 7, 2020 Routine Score 83
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED CHORIZO: 79.2 F NOT MAINTAINED AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers--small diameter probe
PROVIDE A KITCHEN FOOD PROBE THERMOMETER FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE BATHROOM INTAKE VENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE FRONT WALK IN COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 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.