Taqueria El Molino Corporation
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Taqueria El Molino Corporation appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2012. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taqueria El Molino Corporation's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE WITH MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FLAN LOCATED IN COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. MUST PROVIDE.
37
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA VENTS ABOVE THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BRUSH, TOILET PAPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
10
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 9:20AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF WERE PREPARED. AT 9:20 AM CERTIFIED MANAGER YANETH ORTEGA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
58
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
7
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN UNDER GRILL IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL AND PIPE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Apr 11, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS OR IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN UNDER GRILL IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; MUST BE INSTALLED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR; MUST CORRECT.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE FEMALE WASHROOMS MUST HAVE COVERS ON THEM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL AND PIPE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED ONE OF THE FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOOSE; REATTACH FAN COVER TO FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 2, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT UNWANTED PESTS FROM ENTERING THE PREMISES.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINING ALONG BACKSPLASH OF FRONT GRILL AND PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR MALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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67
Nov 25, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH UPRIGHT COOLERS IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOCO FLAN STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITHOUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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74
Nov 18, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS (RICE, BEANS, CARNITAS, SLICED TOMATOES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO A FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU AND MAINTAIN. HANDOUT PROVIDED TO PERSON IN CHARGE FOR EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH UPRIGHT COOLERS IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOCO FLAN STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITHOUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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May 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING CLEAN UP SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO HAVE HANDWASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS, BEEF, CARNE ASADA). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-33-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE TYPE CAN BEING USED TO STORE RAW PORK IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INST TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED RICE 45.5F AND 4LBS COOKED BEANS 52.9F IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.8LBS.$90.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT 2- COMPARTMENT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER IN DINING AREA,MISSING LOCK ON SAME.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN TOILETROOM HANGING BY TIED UP PLASTIC BAGS,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND PAPER ON PIPES,WALLS,WINDOWS AND PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF 1- EYE STOVES,GRILL TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS ADJACENT TO REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT HEAT LAMP ABOVE CHIPS.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIED CORN TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED IN A CARD BOARD BOX THAT RAW MEAT WAS DELIVERED, THEN FOOD HANDLER WENT TO CHANGE THE BOX TO A MULTI USE CONTAINER AND USED HIS BARE HANDS TO SCOOP THEM OUT. CHIPS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. KNIVES MAY NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL. INSTRAUCT TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT SPRAYER NOZZLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING ALL CARD BOARD BOXES AND PAPER FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST PAINT THESE SURFACES IF NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN AND PAINT LOWER STORAGE SHELF IN DOUBLE SLIDING DOOR CABINET UNDERNEATH DESIGNATED HAND WASHING FACILITY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS THAT HAVE DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES WHICH CANNOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED OVER IF OTHER SIDE HAS NOT BEEN USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM HOOD(S) AND FILTER(S) IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET AND HANG CLEAN MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY WHICH WILL PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWONG PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 6-20-16 ON REPORT# 1933131 NOT CORRECTED: -19-OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE, AS WELL AS, ON GROUND IN FRONT OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECPTACLE AND GROUND AREA AROUND IT CLEAN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING ALL CARD BOARD BOXES AND PAPER FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST PAINT THESE SURFACES IF NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN AND PAINT LOWER STORAGE SHELF IN DOUBLE SLIDING DOOR CABINET UNDERNEATH DESIGNATED HAND WASHING FACILITY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS THAT HAVE DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES WHICH CANNOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED OVER IF OTHER SIDE HAS NOT BEEN USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM HOOD(S) AND FILTER(S) IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET AND HANG CLEAN MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY WHICH WILL PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FROM UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: BEEF-48.7F, COOKED RICE-48.8F, PORK-48.9F, EGGS-50.4F, BEEF-49.7F, RICE-491F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE, AS WELL AS, ON GROUND IN FRONT OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECPTACLE AND GROUND AREA AROUND IT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING ALL CARD BOARD BOXES AND PAPER FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST PAINT THESE SURFACES IF NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN AND PAINT LOWER STORAGE SHELF IN DOUBLE SLIDING DOOR CABINET UNDERNEATH DESIGNATED HAND WASHING FACILITY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS THAT HAVE DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES WHICH CANNOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED OVER IF OTHER SIDE HAS NOT BEEN USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM HOOD(S) AND FILTER(S) IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET AND HANG CLEAN MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY WHICH WILL PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
9 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: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND BACK ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS RODENT PROOFED IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MARINATED PORK, DICED ONIONS, AND JALAPENOS IN CONTAINERS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINING FOR A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FLAT GRILL, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED OVER THE CARNITAS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK OF SODAS AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTSHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR AT CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, CURRENTLY ONLY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAVE UNCLEAN DISHES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINGLE EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT FRONT PREP AREA. PIPE LEAKING UNDER UTILITY SINK. REPAIR SAME
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. TORN GASKET ON DOOR AND ALSO CONDENSOR LEAKING WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF WATER FROM CONDENSOR ON BOTTOM OF COOLER. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52-54.9F IN PREP COOLER: 1 DOZEN EGGS, CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES, CONTAINER OF SOUR CREAM, CONTAINER OF CHEESE, CONTAINER OF BEEF. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. CUTTING ONIONS AND CILANTRO ON UNCLEAN BANQUET TABLES IN DINING AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE BEING SERVED AND EATING. INSTD MGR ON PREPARING FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND USING PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT/CONTACT SURFACES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON GREASE INTERCEPTOR LID, SIDES, AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AND KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHTLY CLOSED LIDS ON DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP BEYOND REPAIR WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND OPEN SEAMS. INSTD TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD AND REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON WORN WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT BEHIND FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTSHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR AT CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, CURRENTLY ONLY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAVE UNCLEAN DISHES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINGLE EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT FRONT PREP AREA. PIPE LEAKING UNDER UTILITY SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ANY COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE REAR FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNEVEN, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN WITH COVED BASEBOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY. THE FRONT KITCHEN WALLS AND UNDER COUNTER AREAS HAVE PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND RESEAL SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN HAS INADEQUATE LIGHTING AND UNSHIELDED BULBS, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDED LIGHTING.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATLY 40 POUNDS OF PORK CARNITAS WAS FOUND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 118f - 126.8f. MANAGEMENT DECIDED TO DISCARD THE ABOVE PRODUCT. $ 160.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING ALL OVER THE FLOOR. OPERARTION CEASED WHILE PIPE AND THE GREASE TRAP ARE BEING CLEANED OUT AND REPAIRED. SINK WAS REPAIRED AND WASTE WATER NOW FLOWS INTO THE DRAINS AND NO LONGER LEAKS. THE ENTIRE AREA IS BEING CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER. THE SINK WAS REPAIRED AND THE HOT WATER RESTORED AT THIS TIME.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE LARGE REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD IS DEEPLY GROOVED AND FULL OF DARK FOOD BUILDUP. THE CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE LARGE REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD IS DIRTY AND HAS A LARGE MISSING TILE WITH LOTS OF PEELING PAINT AND GREASE HANGING DOWN ABOVE THE FOOD BEING PREPARED. REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IN SMOOTH, SANITARY CONDITION. REPAIR AND CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE FOOD YOU ARE PREPARING AND MAINTAIN IT IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING, FRAMEWORK ,CASTERS AND WHEELS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IS FULL OF GREASY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE SURFACES AND REMOVE THE BUILDUP, MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REAR PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND THE SOUTH END OF THE FRONT HOOD IS VERY GREASY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE REAR FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNEVEN, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN WITH COVED BASEBOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY. THE FRONT KITCHEN WALLS AND UNDER COUNTER AREAS ARE DIRTY AND OR HAVE PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND RESEAL SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN HAS INADEQUATE LIGHTING AND UNSHIELDED BULBS, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDED LIGHTING.
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Jan 20, 2012
License
4 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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS IN HOODED CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Molino Corporation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Molino Corporation on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Molino Corporation?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Molino Corporation.
Has Taqueria El Molino Corporation's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Molino Corporation have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Molino Corporation 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 Taqueria El Molino Corporation inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Molino Corporation is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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