Paco's Tacos
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Paco's Tacos has been inspected 22 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Paco's Tacos' 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT DRAINBOARD OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON LEFT DRAINBOARD OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON SHELF UNDERNEATH WASTE WATER PIPE IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE OR RELOCATE SHELF AND EQUIPMENT ON SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON THE BACK OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN INTERIOR OF TWO DISPLAY CASES CONTAINING CHICHARRON IN FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM SAID PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF SODA IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED LARGE MEAT SLICER STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHEMNT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIMLY LIT BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT BULDS IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.
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70
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLES ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING.
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90
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE A TOP OF GREASE TRAP AS WELL WHEN WATER IS RELEASED, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO LEAK ONTO FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. (FOOD MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOOD ON FLOOR OF FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 23, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-180 LB.OF RAW CHEEK MEAT INSIDE OF LARGE PLASTIC GARBAGE CANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 47.3F-54.1F .2.5LBS. COOKED BEANS 64.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.385 LBS.$.1,450.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX. 30LBS.COOKED PORK BELLIES WITH MEAT IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT.AT 67.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 30 LBS. $.90(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AND FOOD HANDLED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0 P.P.M.. OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING WASHED WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND TOWEL BEING USED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT BASIN TO WASH AND RUNNING WATER FOR RINSING UNDER FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.STILL OBSERVED DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING INSPECTION AFTER BEING TOLD.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LETTER FOR LAB ANALYSIS WITH ONLY WATER ACTIVITY FOR PORK BELLIES MISSING PH RANGE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER WILL NOT SELL UNTIL FOOD ITEM UNTIL PROPERLY TESTED.(COS)
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR CARNITAS HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE CARTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FANGUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLERS AND BASEMENT PAPER/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND KETTLE TO LARGE TO FIT INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK .
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Oct 25, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ATTACHED STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, HANDLES UNABLE TO CLOSE STOPPERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SMALL LEAK AT TOILET TANK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTS WITHOUGHT SHIELDS AT HOT HOLDING CASES FOR CARNITAS AND CHICHARRON. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE FOR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
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86
Oct 2, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOODEN CRATES AND BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN CILANTRO. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANBLE
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95
Aug 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SIGNED COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE OF CREATION AND DISPOSAL DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDWASH SINK NEAR CASH REGISTER AND NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PUT UP SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBERVED LARGE TRASH CANS BEING USED TO STORE PORK AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL INGREDIENTS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE COOKING POTS UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON GASKET OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTBULBS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 12, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE TYPE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (PORK, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO USE PROPERLY DESIGNED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CARNITAS AND CHICARRON HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT SAME AREA. LARGE MULTI USE POTS IN USE TO COOK CARNITA UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO PROVIDE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER LARGE EXPOSED BLACK SEWAGE PPIES. ANY STORAGE/EQUIPEMENT ETC, UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE/WASTE PIPES IS PROHIBITED.
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78
May 18, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN UNDER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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90
Sep 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICHARRON VERDE AT 52.6F, GREEN AND RED SALSA AT 45.6F, AND COOKED RICE AT 43.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CASES AND CONTAINERS OF FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER METHODS TO THAW FROZEN FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/28/15 NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES HAD 2 SUMMARIES POSTED FROM 2011 AND 2013. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. ALL PREVIOUS YEARS SUMAMRY REPORTS MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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86
Sep 28, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES IN SAUCE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F IN WALK-IN COOLER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CUTTING BOARDS BURNED FROM STEAM TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS. TORN DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND CEILING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLER AND CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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78
Jul 23, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE AS LINER. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER SO THAT THERE IS NO DRIPPING AT SEAMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHEILDED BULBS WITHIN FRIED PORK SKIN CASE. SHEILD BULBS OR PROVIDE TEMPERED BULBS THAT ARE FOR PROTECTED FOR FOOD DISPLAY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO WORK. REPAIR SPRAYER IN ORDER TO FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AND PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER THAT IS EASILY READABLE. CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS OFTEN TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED WITHIN BUCKETS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLOTHS WITHIN CHLORINE SOLUTION AT 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE. TEST STRIPS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ORDER TO INDICATE PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE.
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70
Sep 11, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPING IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL GRAFFITI IN TOILET ROOM.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: PREMISES ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT ENTRYWAY OF PREP AREA, NO BARRIER. INSTD ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO THIS AREA.
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Sep 4, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: LARGE, DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS WITH DATE OF YESTERDAY (9/3/13) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD MGR TO USE SHALLOW PANS AND PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES AND TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MGR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX 25LBS AND $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE ACTIVITY NOTED IN BASEMENT, NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS AND GNAWED INSULATION SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR. ALSO MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN 1ST FLOOR CLOSET BY HEATER UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPING IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL GRAFFITI IN TOILET ROOM.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: PREMISES ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT ENTRYWAY OF PREP AREA, NO BARRIER. INSTD ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO THIS AREA.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS CRACKS ON CUTTING BOARDS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON SHIELDS, AND CLEAN FANS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR TOP LANDING OF STAIRS AT WALL BASE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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78
May 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL THE TIN FOIL FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN THE PREP DINING ROOM ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE REAR AREA NOT CLEAN HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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86
Jun 27, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, GRAFFITI.
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Dec 30, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT & COLD UNITS
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82
Nov 9, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT & COLD UNITS.
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Aug 12, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLD & HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Aug 5, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS IN WALK IN COOLER BEANS 49.8 F 8/4/10,DESEBRABA 44.9 F 8/3/10,PORK SKINS 51.2 F 8/4/10,BARBACOA 66.3 F - 68.5 F 8/4/10.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW,ALSO STORE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING & STORING.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX. 100 LBS. $300.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY IN WHICH I OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS SERVING THEMSELVES COOKED CARNITAS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT.GAVE HAND OUT INFORMATION ON NO SELF SERVICE OF CARNITAS ON 1/21/09 AND CARNITAS PREPARATION GUIDELINES STATES DO NOT ALLOW SELF SERVICE OF THIS PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER TO SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 30 IN BASEMENT AND POOLING & STANDING WATER ON FLOOR & IN BUCKETS & MATTER COVERING FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM AND A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO CURRENT STATE LICENSE,MSDS,NO MAP.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK WITH DOCUMENTS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE WATER,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/10.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER., WALL OUT LET UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,WALL VENT,FAUCET HANDLES IN TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLD & HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paco's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paco's Tacos on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paco's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Paco's Tacos.
Has Paco's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paco's Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paco's Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Paco's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paco's Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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