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TAQUERIA LA VERACRUZANA

1817 S Edgefield Ave, Dallas, TX, 75224

Score 66

Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 69–60: Follow-up inspection required within 10 days.

Most recent inspection

Date
February 17, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Score 66
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
18
Jurisdiction
Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX

Violations (18)

  • 1

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    2-102.11 PIC was not knowledgeable on process of keeping cooked food warm at 136f degrees in warmer

  • 2

    Certified Food Protection Manager and Food Handler Certification

    228.31(b)

  • 8

    Hands clean and properly washed

    2-301.12(A) Observed cook in kitchen not wash hands when preparing to cook food for customer.

  • 15

    Food separated and protected

    3-302.11(A)(1)(a) Observed cage eggs stored above green peppers in reach in cooler

  • 16

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    4-601.11(A) Observed food debris buildup inside the top of microwave

  • 18

    Proper Cooking Time and Temperatures

    3-401.14 Observed cooked beef stored at room temperature and not in hot holding unit.

  • 23

    Proper Date Marking and Disposition

    3-501.17(A) Observed no date marks on produce, chicken, beef and all items in reach in cooler

  • 36

    Thermometers provided and accurate

    4-204.112(A) Observed no thermometer placed in back reach in cooler

  • 39

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

    3-305.11(A) Observed bulk storage flour buckets stored on floor in front of 3 compartment sink

  • 40

    Personal Cleanliness

    2-402.11 Observed no hair restraints on cook in kitchen

  • 41

    Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

    3-304.14(A) Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board

  • 47

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

    4-501.11(A) Repair gaskets on reach in cooler in back/Repair digital thermometers on all reach in coolers/

  • 48

    Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

    4-301.12(A) Observed the wash, rinse, sanitize solutions not set up in the 3 compartment sink.

  • 49

    Non-food-contact surfaces clean

    4-602.13 Clean inside reach in coolers/ clean gaskets of buildup/ clean floors and walls

  • 51

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    5-202.13 Observed no air gap from mop sink to floor drain. Make sure there is a gap of at least 1 inch in between

  • 52

    Sewage and waste water properly disposed

    19-126.2(c) Observed grease trap ticket exceeding 90 days service interval. 9/23/25. Make sure grease trap is serviced every 90 days

  • 55

    Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    6-201.11 Clean floors of grease and water buildup up in missing tiles

  • 56

    Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    6-501.14 Observed grease build up under vent hood. Service frequently

Earlier inspections on file

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.