Taco Pros

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Inspections

1. Sep 16, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING

     Previously cooked and cooled beans were not reheated to 165 F on the stove top prior to placing in the hot hold unit.

     Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to properly reheat food. Beans were reheated on the stove to 165 F and then placed in hot hold. Educational moment.

     Code 3-403.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Sanitizer not connected to the 3 compartment sink. Facility had a sanitizer delivery at the time of the inspection.

     Correction: Repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer was connected and at the correct concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Each handwashing sink had either utensils or a bucket in it at the time of arrival of the inspection.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink available for handwashing. Handsinks shall be used for handwashing only.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated or is operating incorrectly.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

2. May 7, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on the condensate line for the ice machine at the front counter.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply. SPOKE TO THE PLUMBER AND THE AIR GAP WILL BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO OPENING.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops are unable to be hung to dry.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies. The mops are to be hung over the mop sink.

     Code 6-501.16

3. May 6, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on the condensate line for the ice machine at the front counter.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - IMMERSION

     The warewashing sink compartments are incapable of allowing immersion of the largest equipment or utensil.

     Correction: Provide sink compartments that can accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils. The facility may provide alternative equipment or use smaller equipment and utensils which fit within the sink compartments. The facility shall report back to the North Shore Health Department on how this requirement will be met. This requirement must be met prior to opening.

     Code 4-301.12 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops are unable to be hung to dry.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies. The mops are to be hung over the mop sink.

     Code 6-501.16