Taqueria Aranda's Mobile Unique Id #0004

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 17, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Mar 30, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Various foods in prep cooler observed to be cold held over 41°F: Steak 65°F, beef 47°F, cheese 48°F, salsa 55°F, cabeza 50°F, tripa 50°F, beans 47°F, salsa 49°F

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Foods were discarded during inspection.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Frozen chicken observed to be thawing at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Chicken was moved to the cooler during inspection.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink is not maintained in good repair. Faucet handles are not functioning properly and water must be shut off at valve underneath the stove.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Soap refilled during inspection.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knife improperly stored in the crevice between the prep cooler and the wall.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

3. Jun 9, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands prior to putting on gloves to prepare food.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw chorizo observed to be stored above container of salsa in prep cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Steak, Cabeza, tripa, rice and chicken cooked the night prior have not cooled within 6 hours. Foods were observed to be 47,50, 51, 52, 47°F respectively.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or 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. Foods were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Salsa cups in bucket of ice observed to be 48°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Add more ice to top layer of salsa cups. Action Taken: More ice was added to the container to maintain proper cold holding temperatures.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Date marking is not present on any pre-cooked tcs foods on the truck.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink obstructed with dirty dishes and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

4. May 29, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink is not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. The hose for the sink has not been connected since the winter.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: The 4-compartment sink is to be used for handwashing. All dishes must be returned to teh restaurant for cleaning, and not done on the truck.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The cold water handle on the 4-compartment sink is not broken off.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)