Picos Tacos Truck #2

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 22, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The bleach sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at >200 PPM. The sanitizer was dilluted to 100 PPM during inspection.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • 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

     MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT - WATER GAUGE

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

     Correction: Provide a gauge graduated to read water volume in gallons or liters.

     Code 9-202.11 (C)

2. Jun 12, 2025 Routine · 4 core, 1 repeat
   • 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 Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A knife was improperly stored between the prep table and prep cooler. The knife was removed during inspection.

     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 is not functioning.

     Correction: Provide a gauge graduated to read water volume in gallons or liters.

     Code 9-202.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

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

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

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. Jan 5, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee was observed handling RTE taco shells with bare hands. Employee was educated on glove use during inspection.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink was not functional during inspection.

     Correction: Do not operate the truck unless handwash sink is operational.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • 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

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the prep cooler door and food truck floor are soiled with food debris and grease.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

4. Jan 5, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • 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

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the prep cooler door and food truck floor are soiled with food debris and grease.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

5. Sep 8, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The food prep surface of the prep cooler, and the countertops are soiled with food debris. The food contact surfaces were sanitized during inspection.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     A knife is stored inbetween a cooler and prep counter. Thje knife was removed during inspection.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

6. Jun 29, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Food item in the prep cooler are cold held at 44-51°F. The generator was turned off in transit so the cooler was without power. TPHC to be used and all items must be discarded at 8:00pm. Cooler temperature observed at 41 F.

     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

     THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

     Thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 2°F.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

     Code 4-203.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     A knife is improperly stored between a cooler and the counter. The knife was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)