TAQUERIA EL TROMPITO

1731 S BUCKNER BLVD #100

Dallas County health inspection record · Follow-up

80/ 100
Needs attention

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Last inspected September 8, 2023

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What this means

This restaurant scored 80/100 — below the 90-point passing threshold Dallas County Health & Human Services expects.

13 violations were recorded; correcting these before the next inspection can prevent a worse score.

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Violations on last inspection

  • A plumbing or wastewater problem could contaminate food or prep areas.

    *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

  • *31 Individual, disposable towels

  • *39 Cutting surfaces.

  • *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

  • Food in the fridge was warmer than the safe limit, which lets bacteria grow.

    *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

  • *45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

  • Employees ate, drank, or used tobacco in food prep areas where it is not allowed.

    *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

  • *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

  • Floors, walls, or ceilings were not clean or in good repair.

    *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

  • Raw and cooked foods were stored or prepared in a way that could spread germs.

    *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

  • Staff could not wash hands properly — sink missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap.

    *47 Handwashing signage

  • Equipment or surfaces that touch food were dirty or not properly maintained.

    *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

  • Kitchen ventilation or grease traps were not cleaned or maintained as required.

    *20 Grease Trap Tickets

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Data from official Dallas County inspection records, last updated September 8, 2023.Dallas open data may not include inspections after early 2024.

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