Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2024, Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Proper hot holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 89, which Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hand in three compartment sink and put on gloves without drying hands. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all employees are trained in proper hand washing techniques, and ensuring they are using the appropriate hand sink. PIC instructed employee on proper hand washing. Employee washed hand in the sink using appropriate method. COS.
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes, rinse dishes and place them on clean dish rack, skipping the sanitize step. CA: PIC instructed to train employees proper wash, rinse, and sanitize methods for three compartment sink. Employee rewashed dishes using proper wash, rinse, and sanitize methods. COS.
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration in three compartment sink below 50ppm. CA: PIC instructed to ensure chlorine sanitizers used in three compartment sink for sanitizing dishes are maintained at 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration. COS. REPEAT.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed table top fryer in establishment not placed under a vent hood.
511-6-1.05(2)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back doors open to establishment and back storage room and flied in establishments.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
61
Mar 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pork on first booth steam table held at 98F and 122F, not hot held at 135F or above. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held hot must be 135F or above. Items were made at 8:00AM and were reheated to above 165 by 9:20AM. COS. REPEAT.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration below 50ppm. PIC instructed to ensure chlorine sanitizer concentration remains between 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sinks in establishment leaking. Ensure plumbing is in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple floor tiles missing and not in good repair throughout establishment. REPEAT.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Aug 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items on two different make tables holding below 135F. CA: PIC advised to ensure all hot TCS items are held at 135F or above. Items discarded. COS.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items in make table in middle kitchen held at temperatures above 41F. CA: PIC instructed to ensure all TCS items are held at 41F or below to prevent pathogen growth. PIC able to identify when items were taken from 1-door reach-in cooler verified to hold temperature and 4 hour time label was added to items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold/debris build up in inner lid of ice machine. CA: PIC instructed to ensure ice machine is cleaned at a frequency to prevent mold growth or debris build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: PIC unable to locate chlorine test strips for establishment.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: All three back doors of establishment were open and mesh screens not in good repair. PIC advised to ensure mesh screens cover full door opening or to keep door closed. REPEAT.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in walk-in cooler not stored covered. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure all food not actively cooling is stored covered. PIC covered items. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wood spoon used as a scoop in customer self service salsa bar. PIC replaced spoon with metal spoon.
511-6-1.05(1)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed make table in middle kitchen and two steam table wells not in proper adjustment. PIC advised to call technician to fix make table and not use unit to store TCS items until verified to maintain temperature. PIC advised to properly adjust steam tables to maintain proper hot holding temperatures.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple floor tiles missing and not in good repair throughout establishment.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
47
Jan 27, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw foods stored above ready to eat (RTE) foods throughout kitchen and in walk in cooler. Corrective Action: Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed to follow correct storage order and separation of raw foods from RTE foods. PIC determined cross contamination has not occurred and storage order corrected in all storage locations. Provided storage order poster in English. Will provide poster in Spanish with inspection report. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single service items in dry storage room not stored in protective liner or inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed large gap underneath back door to far right.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 on file is from Apr 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1.
How does Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 compare to other restaurants in Pendergrass?
Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pendergrass average of 89.
Has Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 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 Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Pupuseria Mi Pulgarcito #1 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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