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Luis Alberto's Mexican Taco Shop

722 E 2ND ST, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County

11cited violations
3serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Lincoln County Health Department
License / ID
MMAI-DAQM8T
Status
Permitted
Phone
(651) 515-4281
Official record
Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026293
2024120

Inspections

  1. Mar 30, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for rice, cheese sauce in walk-in cooler.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Ascend Cooler is not sufficient in capacity to hold foods below 41 degrees F.

      Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Repair or replace equipment.

      Code 4-301.11

  2. Jan 5, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

      Fresh, cut tomato is stored in the same container as raw shell eggs.

      Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      Rice in walk-in cooler at 44 has not cooled within 6 hours. (0800 - 1530 Hours). Beans on table in back are at 105 after 40 minutes.

      Correction: Discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Ground Beef in Ascend Cooler is cold held at 48°F. CDI - Disposed in garbage.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures and proper cooling.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for rice, cheese sauce in walk-in cooler.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Ascend Cooler is not sufficient in capacity to hold foods below 41 degrees F.

      Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Repair or replace equipment.

      Code 4-301.11

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days. An operating without a CFPM Fee has been assessed.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  3. Nov 11, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Al menú le falta el asterisco en los artículos que pueden servirse poco cocidos. (Menu is missing the asterisking on items that may be served undercooked.)

      Correction: Proporcionar un recordatorio con un asterisco junto a los alimentos que podrían contener productos animales poco cocidos. (Provide reminder statement asterisking next to foods that could contain undercooked animal products.)

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      No existe un administrador de alimentos certificado aprobado o vigente para este establecimiento. (There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.)

      Correction: Proporcionar un gerente de protección de alimentos certificado y aprobado en el establecimiento de alimentos dentro de los 90 días. (Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.)

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

Source: Lincoln County Health Department. History last read Oct 15, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.