Tacos Y Chelas
244 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, TX 75208 · 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 | 5 | 64 | 7 |
Inspections
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Dec 22, 2023 Routine Score 82
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
missing paper towels in hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
damaged utensils need replacement
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Food handler - 60days to complete class/ certificate
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
vent hood needs a light to be replaced
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ventilation hood systems
vent hood systems need service clean up
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
proper date marking for cole slaw in RIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
must use a scoop with handle for ice machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to be in bucket between use
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
food permit must be posted
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 26, 2023 Follow-up Score 83
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food employees need food handler cards
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
repair damaged equipment
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee chew gum
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezers, coolers, gaskets, place under grill
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cove base missing around grill check electrical core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide rfsm certificate
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizer test strips
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
observed flies
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert plates
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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May 22, 2023 Follow-up Score 77
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
post city of dallas health permit
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chlorine chemical test strips
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide labels for chemical spray bottles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide common name label for all food containers when removes from original containers/pkg
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark all product held longer than 24 hous with a use by date not to exceed 7 days.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
provide
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed employee beverage on shelf next to clean equipment
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
replace torn gaskets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
maintain hand sink accessible utilize hand wash only not dump sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
store large serving utensils with handles up
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
cool product from 135 to 70 in 2 hrsthen from 70-41 in an additional 4 hrs before placing in ric, observed large pot of pinto beans inside ric at 122 degrees f without time stamp or time log separate into small portions plus place in ice baths for quick shill
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
sack of onion observed on floor-store 6 inches off the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide proper hand sink sign for all hand sinks
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 20, 2023 Follow-up Score 76
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CHECK SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ENTRANCE DOOR-DOOR NOT CLOSED PROPERLY
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
PROVIDE RFSM CERTIFICATE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
PROVIDE COVE BASE, REPAIR HOLES/GAPS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CLEARLY DATE MARK tcs FOOD FOR 7 DAYS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
PROVIDE LABEL FOR CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN COOLERS, FREEZER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINKS SIT ON PREP TABLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
PROVIDE SIGN ABOUT INSPECTION REPORT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash Wash hands after using toilet
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
OBSERVED WE WIPING CLOTHS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AT 3 COM SINK INSTEAD HAND SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 14, 2023 Routine Score 76
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Must use second barrier when handling cooked/RTE foods.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food on the floor. Store 6 inches.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed food inside of the handsink. Handsink must be accessible.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
Personal jackets observed hanging on food shelves.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal drinks stored on food prep tables.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Plastic to go bags observed use of food items(menudo).
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
Observed cutting boards not in good repair.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
Observed employees changing tasks without washing hands.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
Observed raw meat thawing inside sink without running water.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Check RIC(continental/pull out drawer). At time not maintaining temperature.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must be trained in food safety.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label bulk pitchers at front counter.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
All handsinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
3 compartment sink must be set up correctly (wash water, Rinse, and sanitizer). Staff just rinsing off dishes.
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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.