Los Tacos Unicos

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 29, 2026 Admin Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

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

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     The counter 1 Door Avantoc was at 43 and the counter 2 door True coolers were at 44°F. Product in coolers were made this morning and moved to other locations for cooling during inspection.

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     The blender cups are cracked and not maintained.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks. Blenders appear to have high usage and a commercial blender would be more cost effective.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink was blocked by a bucket and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Bucket was removed during inspection.

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

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

     The hood vents over the grills is soiled with grease and dust.

     Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

     Code 4-204.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     Ice maker is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. Ice maker was removed during inspection.

     Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

     Code 4-205.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     INSECT CONTROL DEVICES, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION - IMPROPERLY LOCATED

     The insect control device is located over a food prep area. Fly trap was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it is not over any food prep area.

     Code 6-202.13 (B) (1)

3. Jun 17, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     Diversey System-1 Chlorine Destainer is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions, and is being used as sanitizer. Unscented bleach to be used as sanitizer was obtained from the adjacent gas station during inspection.

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.

     Code 7-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The prep cooler cutting board is severly stained. Staff noted it is cleaned daily; education provided that all cutting surfaces should be cleaned at minimum every 4 hours. Cutting board cleaned during inspection.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     A bag of onions is stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-service articles are being stored on the floor throughout the kitchen area.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

4. Mar 13, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Rice and salsa verde were found at 68 F and 44 F in the True 2-Door cooler. Both containers were tightly covered and condensation was noted on the lid. The rice was cooling for approx. 16 hrs, the salsa verde for approx. 17 hrs. Both products were discarded during the inspection. See handout,

     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.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling available at the front hand sink. Paper towel was made a available during the inspection.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee hand washing sink to facilitate proper hand washing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of chemicals are not labeled with common name of product. The bottles were labeled during the inspection.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Cups with no handles were used in the bulk salsa container to dispense the product. The cups were removed during the inspection.

     Correction: Provide utensils with handles to dispense the salsa. 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

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Personal use food was noted in the Atosa freezer on the top shelf.

     Correction: All personal food stored in the coolers and freezers should be stored in a separate container marked personal and be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food being served to the public.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicuous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

5. Dec 20, 2023 Pre-inspection · 1 core
   • 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. A conditional permit will be issued at this time.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)