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CACTUS MEXICAN CUISINE

1409 Ferndale Ave, Dallas, TX, 75224

Score 84

Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 100–80: Meets Consumer Health Division standards.

Most recent inspection

Date
February 18, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Score 84
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
10
Jurisdiction
Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX

Violations (10)

  • 2

    Certified Food Protection Manager and Food Handler Certification

    228.31(d) Observed none of the cooks in the kitchen with food handlers certificates

  • 15

    Food separated and protected

    3-302.11(A)(1)(a) Observed caged eggs stored at the top of reach in cooler above tortillas

  • 16

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    4-601.11(A) Observed slight build up of residue in ice machine/ clean inside microwave in kitchen as well

  • 36

    Thermometers provided and accurate

    4-204.112(A) Observed food thermometer used in reach in cooler. Obtain hanging glass thermometer for reach in cooler

  • 41

    Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

    3-304.14(A) Observed wiping cloths stored under cutting boards

  • 43

    In-use utensils; properly stored

    3-304.12 Observed ice bin scoop stored on top of ice bin container

  • 46

    Gloves used properly

    3-304.15(B) Observed cook not using gloves when cutting raw beef on food prep table.

  • 47

    Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    4-501.11(A) Observered leak coming from from under ice machine.

  • 49

    Non-food-contact surfaces clean

    4-601.11(C) Clean gaskets and shelves of reach in cooler

  • 52

    Sewage and waste water properly disposed

    Grease trap must be cleaned every 90 days. Last grease trap serviced in 05/2025

Source: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.