What is Taqueria Mex's health inspection score?

Taqueria Mex has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria Mex last inspected?

Taqueria Mex was last inspected on January 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Mex have?

Taqueria Mex has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Mex safe to eat at?

Taqueria Mex has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Mex serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Mex

Name: Taqueria Mex
Address: 296 LAKE SHORE DR. WEST, Dunkirk, 14048
Rating: 77

296 LAKE SHORE DR. WEST, Dunkirk

Last Inspected: 1/15/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Jan 15, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-13 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

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Jan

May 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Inspection

Jan 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10

Basic (8)

−16 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Sep 25

Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 24

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Florida DBPR · 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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