Taco Burrito King
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2019
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Score
Taco Burrito King appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Taco Burrito King's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 21, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Taco Burrito King on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALSA, PICO DE GALLO) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR SERVICING AND LOCATION.
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Mar 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR
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Mar 1, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1989630, DATED 2/24/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #38; NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL HAND SINK UPON NEXT VISIT, VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE FRYER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR CON TAT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL (CORNER) NEXT TO WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FRONT WINDOW SILLS BEHIND CASH REGISTER.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN ONE DIRECTION,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING FRONT PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED PANEL REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, COMING OFF WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL HAND SINK UPON NEXT VISIT,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REAR PREP COOLER WITHOUT A REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN FRONT CLOSET AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Aug 12, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EMPLOYEES STORAGE ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND POP STORAGE NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EMPLOYEES STORAGE ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND POP STORAGE NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY AUCET NECK AT FAUCET OF BOTH 1-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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May 18, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE FALLING LIGHT IN THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE RIGHT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 11, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. (WASHROOM FACILITIES ARE SHARED BY MALE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.) MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE FALLING LIGHT IN THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE RIGHT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GASKET AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR HINGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A RUBBER DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND THE DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE DEEP FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET IN THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER (COOLER CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE.)
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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 AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Jun 26, 2012
Routine
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: MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT REAR PREP AREA IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL 2DR COOLER TO REMOVE SALSA SPALSHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Dec 9, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. THE REAR HOOD HAS SOME DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE EDGES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD FREE OF DRIPS.
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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. THE FLOORS AROUND THE REAR PREP SINK FLOOR DRAIN ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Oct 4, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Burrito King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Burrito King on file is from Oct 21, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Burrito King?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco Burrito King.
Has Taco Burrito King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Burrito King have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Burrito King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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