What is Las Huastecas #2's health inspection score?

Las Huastecas #2 has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Huastecas #2 last inspected?

Las Huastecas #2 was last inspected on August 18, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Huastecas #2 have?

Las Huastecas #2 has 77 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Huastecas #2 safe to eat at?

Las Huastecas #2 has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Las Huastecas #2

Name: Las Huastecas #2
Address: 4816 GASTON AVE, Dallas, 75246
Rating: 65

4816 GASTON AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/18/2023

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0Fair

Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Aug 18, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

34 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

Mar 2019

1 inspections

5 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Aug 2019

1 inspections

6 intermediate

9 basic

Sep 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

7 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Mar 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER
DAL-2*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect−2
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR PROPERLY
DAL-3*45 Dressing areas:Lockers−2
DISPOSE OF MOP WATER & HANG MOP WHEN NOT IN USE

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register RFSM with city of Dallas
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark RTE items
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Pest evidence observed
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace missing tiles

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix leak at 3CS

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label salsa bottles/bags
DAL-3*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
Label bins of beans and rice
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix wheel on RIC

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Keep raw chicken away from jalapenos
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix leak at 3CS
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep records on site

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label squeeze bottles
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark ready to eat foods
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items in hand sink
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean RIC
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix gasket on RIC

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide a copy of current grease trap tickets
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw eggs stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Raw beef
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 70

7 Med8 Basic

15 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-3*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
DAL-11*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
DAL-12*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING
DAL-14*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
MEDICINE STORED WITH EQUIPMENT
DAL-15*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TROMPO 73*F (DISCARDED), SLICED TOMATOES 65*F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
DAL-4*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR DAMAGE DOOR TO RESTROOM
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
NO CURRENT RECORDS
DAL-10*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-13*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL

Base deductions−51 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
sanitizer bucket on the floor
DAL-3*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
raw meat next to vegetables

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet wiping cloth on prep tables
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets in RICs

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking coming from 3 comp sink pvc pipe. repair to potential harborage conditions.
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
trompo taco out at room temperature at 85.5F. diced chicken in contianer at 113.4F. Trompo tacos were voluntary destroyed, solution: keep in reach in cooler and not out at room temperature. Place diced chicken in container on working stove top to maintain hot hold temperature. COS
DAL-10*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer−5
House made salas in clear squeeze bottles being served to customers and reused. Place salse in bowls or in small clear containers, must not be reused.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Guilermina Calderon/NA/02-03-22 certificate is not onsite and not registered. Must have certificate onsite and register.
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
using bowl without handle as scoop. Use a handled utensil to prevent potential contamination.
DAL-4*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
Broken wall base on dry storage area. reapir
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide unit thermometers in reach in freezers.
DAL-7*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
chemical sanitizer on working food contact surface. place off the floor and a way that will prevent contamination.
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
heavy dust on exhaust vents in kitchen. clean.
DAL-9*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Employee working in kitchen does not have Texas Food Handler card.
DAL-11*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
gap on frp wall, broken wall base. Remove all potential harborage conditions.

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 71

6 Med9 Basic

15 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

DAL-4*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer−5
reserving of TCS ( salsa) from one customer to another
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
c. chicken 78.2F, Tacos 83.0F, g. onions 96.3F
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
unsanitary conditions- deep clean everything
DAL-11*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
observed employees touch bottom of 3 comp sink and chemicals then went back to prepping meat
DAL-13*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking faucets at 3 comp sink

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair walls, ceilings & floors
DAL-2* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
no RFSM on duty during inspection
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
observed raw meat thawing in dry storage room with degrees above 90 degrees
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
block with prep table
DAL-12*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
deep clean floors & walls
DAL-14*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-15*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
repair lights

Base deductions−48 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med3 Basic

8 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
bare contact on RTE food (tortilla)
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
tacos 63.5F
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean RIC (s)
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
cross contamination by arrangement raw meat over RTE and raw eggs stored with RTE food
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking pipes at 3 comp sink

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
clean and repair lights and
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on duty during inspection
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
food equipment stored in hand sink

Base deductions−31 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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