Taqueria Huandacreo
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Taqueria Huandacreo, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO STORE FOOD
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTITFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Jun 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, BEANS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF DRIED PEPPERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Jul 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/29/22 , REPORT #2569084 #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN, DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Dec 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/1/21, REPORT #2534216: #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WET MOP STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK UNDER HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Dec 2, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MALE EMPLOYEE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION TRAINING
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Jul 5, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REMINDER ON THE MENU BUT NO DISCLOSURE/FOOTNOTE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, INSTRUCTED TO PROBIDE BROCHARDS, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER WRITTEN MEANS. REMINDER/DISCLOSURE SHEET GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS.
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May 29, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR YARD WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS. REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO MINIMIZE THE ENTRANCE OF FLYING INSECTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING INTERNAL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Nov 12, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ICEMAKER AND REACH IN REFIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 2/20/14 #1401342 NOT CORRECTED. #38 OBSERVED LARGE COOKING UTENSILS AND POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING LARGEST COOKING UTENSIL AND POT AND PAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ICEMAKER AND REACH IN REFIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS NEAR ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLASTIC ON SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE COOKING UTENSILS UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING THE LARGEST COOKING UTENSIL.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER. ALSO CLEAN THE TRAVEL RACKS IN THE HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Feb 3, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT IT.
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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. SOME OF THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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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. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ROD OUT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THEY AER DUSTY.
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Mar 4, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.9 F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.
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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 PRECOOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS SLICED HAM 48.5 F,CHICKEN 48.7 F,COOKED PEPPERS 49.2 F,COOKED STEAK 65.6F,COOKED PORK 55.9 F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.25LBS. $60.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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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 GRILL TABLE,HOOD,FILTERS,EXHAUST FAN.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT ENTRY WAY.
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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 FOR FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Huandacreo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Huandacreo on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Huandacreo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Huandacreo.
Has Taqueria Huandacreo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Huandacreo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Huandacreo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria Huandacreo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Huandacreo is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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