Tacos El Jefe
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Tacos El Jefe, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tacos El Jefe's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK CARNITAS, COOKED BEANS AND SALSAS ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS ON THE FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. (***SEE COMMENTS).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ANY LABELS SUCH AS SALSAS, FLANS, JELLO, CHEESECAKES. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE COOKING POTS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE REAR STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON SAID WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING BROWN SUGAR AND CHILES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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90
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 124F AT HOT HOLDING LINE. ALSO OBSERVED PORK CARNITAS AT 129F AT HOT HOLDING LINE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE FOUND AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT STAFF TOILET ROOM, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.
10
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA FACING UP. PLATES MUST BE COVERED OR INVERTED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT SERVING LINE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ANY LABELS SUCH AS SALSA, FLAN, JELLO. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
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Dec 29, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED SMALL OPENING BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS OF FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND INTERIOR DRAIN OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN MIDDLE PREP, FRONT DISHWASHING AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DUST ON TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115: OBSERVED LEAVES AND WOODEN PALLETS IN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LEAVES AND WOODEN PALLETS FROM ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED SPLASHES AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED INTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MOP SINK INTERIOR.
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Dec 28, 2023
License
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND FRONT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL OPENING BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS OF FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR PLASTIC ON RIGHT SIDE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAR PLASTIC FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND INTERIOR DRAIN OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN MIDDLE PREP, FRONT DISHWASHING AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND WOODEN PALLETS IN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LEAVES AND WOODEN PALLETS FROM ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASHES AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED INTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MOP SINK INTERIOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos El Jefe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Jefe on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos El Jefe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Jefe.
Has Tacos El Jefe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tacos El Jefe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos El Jefe 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 Tacos El Jefe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Jefe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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