What is M. Tacubaya's health inspection score?

M. Tacubaya has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was M. Tacubaya last inspected?

M. Tacubaya was last inspected on May 13, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does M. Tacubaya have?

M. Tacubaya has 48 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is M. Tacubaya safe to eat at?

M. Tacubaya has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does M. Tacubaya serve?

M. Tacubaya serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

M. Tacubaya

Name: M. Tacubaya
Address: 2916 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, 75227
Rating: 56

2916 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/13/2022

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0Fair

American•Dallas

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: May 13, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

50 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

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 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

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (56/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

3 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

Mar 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

May 22

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
pickled pork skin under raw beef- cross contamination due to order
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
found mold in ice machine and slicer was dirty
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap ticket

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
no covered receptacle in women restroom
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
gaskets in reach in cooler were dirty
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date marking in cooler no more than 7 days
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
no sign for inspection report
DAL-7*45 First Aid−2
no first aid kit
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired

Base deductions−29 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
clean mop sink, repair broken tiles around front countertop do not reuse single use articles
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-4*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in fron cooler
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-7*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
bread and bare hands
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, slicer

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in restroom
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed food product sit on hand sink, observed bowl in hand sink
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide
DAL-5*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
observed cilantro sit on hand sink
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
no room temperature
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
provide chocking poster, keep in the dining room
DAL-9*45 First Aid−2
provide first aid kit
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, gaskets

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking faucet on mop sink
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw beef stor4ed above rte food

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
wrap food
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store sanitizer buckets off floor
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide
DAL-8*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw fajita meat stored above rte food, eggs above vegetables
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leak on mop sink
DAL-9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in restroom
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
keep food handler cards on site
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
fix gap at exit door
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
cloth under cutting board
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report

Base deductions−32 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

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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