Picos Tacos & Beer

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 5, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 6 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

     Thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 15°F.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer. Thermometer was calibrated during inspection. It is recommended this is done more frequently on food truck due to the vibrations of the truck while in movement or switch to digital.

     Code 4-203.11

   • 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. Soap provided during inspection.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Papertowels provided during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knife was found stored in between two pieces of equipment.

     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. Knife was removed and put in warewashing bin.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

     There is an excessive amount of flies in the food truck,

     Correction: Keep doors and windows closed when not in use to prevent entrance of pests.

     Code 6-202.15 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT - WATER READILY AVAILABLE

     Water tank was empty upon inspection

     Correction: Potable water shall be obtained from an approved source and be readily available. Tank was filled onsite during inspection. Water tank shall be filled daily.

     Code 9-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT - WATER GAUGE

     Mobile food establishment water tank is not provided with a gauge to monitor water levels.

     Correction: Provide a gauge graduated to read water volume in gallons or liters. Discussed with Carlos (owner) different options to repair or install new gauge.

     Code 9-202.11 (C)

2. Mar 11, 2025 Routine · 3 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A knife is improperly stored between the 1-door cooler and the truck wall. The knife was removed and is not to be used until cleaned.

     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

   • Not serious Core

     MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT - WATER GAUGE

     Mobile food establishment water tank gauge to monitor water levels is not in working order.

     Correction: Repiar of provide a gauge graduated to read water volume in gallons or liters.

     Code 9-202.11 (C)

3. Mar 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink is inoperable.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. The mobile unit cannot operate until water is restored.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

4. Feb 22, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     Hot water temperature at handwashing sink is at 68°F.

     Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. 3-compartment sink to be used for time being as warewashing is done at restaurant.

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

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)