What is Cesar's Tacos's health inspection score?

Cesar's Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 38 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cesar's Tacos last inspected?

Cesar's Tacos was last inspected on January 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cesar's Tacos have?

Cesar's Tacos has 80 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cesar's Tacos safe to eat at?

Cesar's Tacos has a safety score of 38/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Cesar's Tacos

Name: Cesar's Tacos
Address: 3025 S WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas, 75233
Rating: 38

3025 S WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas

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Dallas

Ranked #939 of 1000 in Dallas

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jan 2, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

21x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-62

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Sep 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
eggs need to be separated
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
can opener needs to be replaced
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label chemical spray bottle

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
racks in fridge need to be replaced
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths need to be in sanitizer bucket
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
containers in WIC need to be off the floor
DAL-7*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration−2
food need to be thawed in the fridge or running water
DAL-8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
handle needs to be uright
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
need to update cfm certificate
DAL-10*47 Health permit posted−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw bacon and raw chorizo store above juice, store properly to prevent cross contamination

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide towels at hand sink located at restroom
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace damage utensils
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
no drinks in kitchen, no drinking or eating
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food containers 6' off floor
DAL-6*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
replace damaged gasket of wic
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean ceiling of WIC, clean wire shelves
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
store raw food correctly to prevent cross contamination

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
containers of vegetables on floor of WIC, store 6" minimum of the floor.
DAL-4*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
replace damaged gaskets of cold hold equipment.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean fans of WIC.
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean intake vents.
DAL-7*47 Health permit posted−2
post health permit.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DAL-4*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5
OBSERVED HOME USE PESTICIDE IN BUILDING, REMOVE FROM PREMISES. ONLY USED APPROVED APPLICATOR.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
observed falling and missing cove base in dinning area, repair.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED GRIME/GREASE BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL GASKETS OF EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK N COOLER/FREEZER,
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO RESTROOM OBSERVED OFF, NO AVAILABLE WATER RUNNING. MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.
DAL-6*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
OBSERVED DAMAGE FAUCET AT HAND SINK, REPAIR.
DAL-7*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER, REPLACE.
DAL-8*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
RENEW EXPIRED RFSM

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
grime build up in ice machine. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DAL-2*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5
Raid spray bottles in kitchen, remove from premises.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm not onsite.
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed heavily chipped spatula, replace.
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
handle of scoop touching flour, keep upright.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust on fans of WIC, dust on nonfood contact surfaces, clean.
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust on intake vents, clean.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed missing wall base, repair.
DAL-9*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
observed expired food handler cards, renew.

Base deductions−24 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
shelled eggs stored above RTE food, store eggs in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw fajita at 48.3F, 46.4F. adjust temperature of walk in cooler.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust build up on intake vents, clean.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed water damaged ceiling tiles, replace.
DAL-4*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
walk in cooler temperature observed at 47.3F. repair as soon as possible. place PHF on ice to reduce temperature.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
build up of dust on fans of walk in cooler.
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
clean large pots stored upright but uncovered, cover or store inverted to prevent contamination
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
salt shakers and squeeze bottles not labeled with contents, label.
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−24 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
observed Raid pest poison in storage area, remove from building.
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM, change every two-four hours.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed water damaged ceiling tiles in dinning area, replace.
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
no available soap at hand sink, provide.
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust on intake vent, clean.
DAL-6*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
seal of prep reach in cooler is damaged, repair.
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-8*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed holes on walls and on outlets, repair to prevent harboring conditions for pest.

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
spray bottle with cleaner not clearly labeled, label.
DAL-2*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap−5
air gap not visible for ice machine waster water, provide proper air gap to prevent potential contamination of ice.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean fans of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloth on food contact surface, when not in use place wet cloth back into sanitizer bucket.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
many water damaged ceiling tile locate throughout establishment, replace.
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
heavy black substance on vents. clean.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
home use pesticide found in dry storage area. Raid cans must be removed from building.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean perimeter of floors. clean dust off of fans of walk in cooler.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label cheesecakes and sweets that are in individual packaging.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date mark cheesecake that has been placed in individual packages. Also continue to improve in date marking procedures.

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
bag of raw bacon sitting on top of bag of cooked rice.
DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. change every 2-4 hours.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace water damaged ceiling tile.
DAL-2*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
black residue in corner area of ice bin, water is not dripping from covered area. Clean corner.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust accumulation on in/out take vents
DAL-6*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
Owner Name on Health Permit does not match Owner Name on Tax Permit. Must submit application in order to change Owner Name on Health permit.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloth on food contact surface. place in sanitizer bucket when done.
DAL-8*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
place thermometer in reach in prep cooler and reach in freezer.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm not onsite. second and final warning.
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
need sign that states" most recent health report is available upon request."

Base deductions−26 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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