Paco's Tacos

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Inspections

1. Feb 25, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT DRAINBOARD OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON LEFT DRAINBOARD OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON SHELF UNDERNEATH WASTE WATER PIPE IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE OR RELOCATE SHELF AND EQUIPMENT ON SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON THE BACK OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN INTERIOR OF TWO DISPLAY CASES CONTAINING CHICHARRON IN FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM SAID PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF SODA IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED LARGE MEAT SLICER STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHEMNT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DIMLY LIT BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT BULDS IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.

2. Nov 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLES ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

3. Aug 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE A TOP OF GREASE TRAP AS WELL WHEN WATER IS RELEASED, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO LEAK ONTO FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. (FOOD MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).

4. Jul 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BLOOD ON FLOOR OF FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Nov 23, 2022 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AND FOOD HANDLED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A MALE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0 P.P.M.. OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING WASHED WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND TOWEL BEING USED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT BASIN TO WASH AND RUNNING WATER FOR RINSING UNDER FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.STILL OBSERVED DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING INSPECTION AFTER BEING TOLD.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED APPX. 30LBS.COOKED PORK BELLIES WITH MEAT IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT.AT 67.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 30 LBS. $.90(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-180 LB.OF RAW CHEEK MEAT INSIDE OF LARGE PLASTIC GARBAGE CANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 47.3F-54.1F .2.5LBS. COOKED BEANS 64.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.385 LBS.$.1,450.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     OBSERVED LETTER FOR LAB ANALYSIS WITH ONLY WATER ACTIVITY FOR PORK BELLIES MISSING PH RANGE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER WILL NOT SELL UNTIL FOOD ITEM UNTIL PROPERLY TESTED.(COS)

   • Severity not stated

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     SEE VIOLATION #29.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR CARNITAS HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE CARTS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FANGUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLERS AND BASEMENT PAPER/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND KETTLE TO LARGE TO FIT INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK .

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

6. Oct 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     ATTACHED STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, HANDLES UNABLE TO CLOSE STOPPERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SMALL LEAK AT TOILET TANK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHTS WITHOUGHT SHIELDS AT HOT HOLDING CASES FOR CARNITAS AND CHICHARRON. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE FOR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE

7. Oct 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     WOODEN CRATES AND BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN CILANTRO. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANBLE

8. Aug 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SIGNED COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDWASH SINK NEAR CASH REGISTER AND NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PUT UP SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE OF CREATION AND DISPOSAL DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBERVED LARGE TRASH CANS BEING USED TO STORE PORK AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL INGREDIENTS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE COOKING POTS UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON GASKET OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTBULBS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

9. Jun 12, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE TYPE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (PORK, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO USE PROPERLY DESIGNED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CARNITAS AND CHICARRON HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT SAME AREA. LARGE MULTI USE POTS IN USE TO COOK CARNITA UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO PROVIDE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER LARGE EXPOSED BLACK SEWAGE PPIES. ANY STORAGE/EQUIPEMENT ETC, UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE/WASTE PIPES IS PROHIBITED.

10. May 18, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN UNDER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.