Los Tacos Food Market
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
35
Score
Los Tacos Food Market has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Los Tacos Food Market's latest score of 35 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating or tasting food in the kitchen area. Corrective action: Person in charge informed not to eat or taste food in kitchen area.
46.262
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with single service articles in the kitchen area. Corrective action: PIC relocated single service articles at time of inspection.
46.1021
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hot water at handwashing sink in ware washing sink area. Corrective action: Person in charge turned on hot water knob from bottom at time of inspection.
46.131
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the upper-level bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the ware washing sink area. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the ware washing and basement and upper-level bar area. Corrective action: PIC posted handwashing sign and provided soap and paper towel at time of inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge using ware washing sink to wash utensils and make sanitizer. Corrective action: Informed PIC how to make sanitizer and use ware washing sink in wash rinse and sanitizer order.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.712
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Facility lacks probe thermometer to take internal temperature of food. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence insect (cockroaches, roaches, gnats) activity observed in the basement and front seating area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on rear ware wash sink and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-ANSI/NSF approved: drying rack in the ware wash area. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation along floor perimeter in basement area. -Water accumulation on floor in basement area. -Dead cockroaches observed on floor in kitchen and basement area. -Inoperable reach in refrigerator in rear area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Tacos Food Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Tacos Food Market on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Tacos Food Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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