Tacon Madre

2780 ROYAL LN STE. B, Dallas, TX 75229 · Dallas County

124cited violations

40serious tier

17inspections

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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	10	2
2022	3	30	9
2021	2	15	4
2020	2	14	6
2019	2	14	3
2018	4	29	9
2017	2	12	7

Inspections

Sep 7, 2023 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  provide thermometers for RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floor throughout kitchen
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cold holding needs to be maintained at 41 degrees F or below. WIC is reading 55 degrees F (Eggs at 50 degrees F) (eggs was discarded)
Mar 14, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Eggs cannot be above ready to eat food (tortillas)
- 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 over 24 hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  label bulk containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Utensils (to go plates/containers) have to be stored 6 inches off the ground. cannot be stored on the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, bottom of RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide covered trash can for restroom for female products
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Sanitizer bucket cannot be stored on the floor, it needs to be off the ground
Sep 21, 2022 Routine Score 97
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  0 ppm bleach (bucket), needs to be (50-100 ppm).
Aug 18, 2022 Routine Score 73
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Throw away 15 dozen eggs temp at 46.4, raw fajita meat 45.5, hour later 46.1 throw away 3 lbs., pastor beef meat at 47.7F 20 lbs. throw away. Voluntary destruction, repeat violation.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Mayonnaise must be thrown away after opened and left out, hot, must refrigerate.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Raw eggs over veggies. Raw eggs over raw fish.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean counters WIC shelves, RIF, RIC, outside RIC, microwave (bottom) dirty.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Bleach (bucket too high) at 200 ppm. Does not meet MFG instructions for chlorine.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  No chemicals can be by food or utensils.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Need date make in RIC.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  No thermometer in RIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  cockroaches seen moving under the sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Personal food in RIC above customer food, need to separate and label.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wet wiping cloths left out on counters.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  Lots of food wrapped in unapproved bags.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Utensils stored on the floor under leaking RIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Broken tile in kitchen, almost fell.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk containers and squeeze bottles.
Jul 18, 2022 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Ham cold holding too high at 44.6F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Refried beans low at 125F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean walk in cooler shelves, mold in ice machine, dirty tortilla press, dirty grill.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
  
  No food handlers certificates.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  Discard old or expired food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Several thermometers not provided in RIC and both RIF.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Can not store food and clean utensils on cardboard.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Lots of cockroaches on the floor and walls.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
  
  Meat and food stored on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert single serve containers to prevent contamination.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  Label all bulk containers with common names.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Dirty floors, walls, ceilings, and stove.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Provide light shields and missing light bulb over RIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Needs name change of health permit. Posted, but does not match. Need choking poster posted in the dining area.
Dec 22, 2021 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Keep food in walk in cooler off the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Jun 10, 2021 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Replace dead bulbs at vent hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Keep reach in cooler clean
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cheese 51F, Tomato 53F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Provide a thermometer in reach in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  Ice scoop handler in ice
Dec 8, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment has cracks and corners
  
  Do not use duct tape to repair 3 comp sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Replace dead bulb at vent hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Maintain cooked rice at 135'F or above
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Do not use duct tapes to repair pipes
May 29, 2020 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  Employee drink on cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  keep filters clean
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leak at 3 comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Manual warewashing: thermometer provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Fruit flies observed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not store wiping cloth in hand sink
Dec 16, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair door of cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Life roach observed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cooked corn held at 53F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  Clean filters
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Jun 5, 2019 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Defrosting chicken on the counter while preparing raw food on the counter
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Ameritech 04-15-2019
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
  
  Need one attached
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  None
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cut tomatoes held at 50.3 degrees - in a double pan
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Corner prepration area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Dirty glasses stored in the hand sink
Nov 21, 2018 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Beans at 110 degrees in the warmer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw meat stored over salsa
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  Cooling on the counter - Rice at 86.3 degrees Cooked tomatoes on the counter at 97.2 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Jalepeno's (top of the point of usage refrigerator) held at 44.7 degrees
Jul 16, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
  
  Two drain boards are needed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Jul 5, 2018 Routine Score 73
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Drosophila - fruit flies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  Foil lined surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  Lack of a quick cool method - X4 times Cooked chicken cooling on the cou nter at 130.5 degrees Cooked Pork cooling on the counter at 103.1 degrees Cooked chicken cooling on the counter at 102.6 degrees
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
  
  Two drain boards needed
Jan 10, 2018 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  Foil lined surfaces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw chicken stored over raw beef - kitchen refrigerator Raw shell eggs stored over limes in the walk in refrigerator
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Onions
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  Washing hands in the three compartment sink
Aug 9, 2017 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  one inch air gap at the hand wash sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw eggs measured at 44.5 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  all employees that deal with food preparation must possess a valid food handler card
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  repair holes in the ceiling tiles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  clean ice machine thoroughly
Mar 6, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  Cooked rice "cooling" on the counter at 117.4 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Green salsa stored at 113.1 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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.