Holy Taco!
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Holy Taco!, the earliest from 2017. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2020. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that Holy Taco!'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 17, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Holy Taco!'s 33 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF/PORK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED WITH COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS, MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PARTIAL OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HELD BY A WIRE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIRE AND REPAIR SAID SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AN NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD WALL PANELS, ON SOUTH WALL OF FRONT COOK LINE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, STAINLESS STEEL PANS, BOXES, PATIO FURNITURE, ETC. STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AREA, DETAIL AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCH OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED
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Jan 3, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, SHREDDED COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING FROM PLATED TACO DINNER, ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT STAFF MEALS MUST OCCUR IN NON FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12- OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11- OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, STAINLESS STEEL PANS, BOXES, PATIO FURNITURE, ETC. STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AREA, DETAIL AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCH OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD WALL PANELS, ON SOUTH WALL OF FRONT COOK LINE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 8, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING AND SERVING FOOD, WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAITS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR SHIELDS ON CURRENT LIGHTING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE; A BOX OF NACHO CHIPS WERE STORED IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, OR CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON-SITE FOR 3-COMP SINK, TO DETERMINE IF SANITIZING CHEMICALS MET CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A COPY OF THE SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP; FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN FONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS. REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM ON DOOR FRAME LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR SHIELDS ON CURRENT LIGHTING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER; ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD, WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jan 24, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL COVER ON EAST WALL FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holy Taco! last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holy Taco! on file is from Mar 17, 2020. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holy Taco!?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Holy Taco!.
Has Holy Taco!'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Holy Taco! have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Holy Taco! means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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