Tacos El Primo

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 2, 2026 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     Observed Styrofoam to go containers on site. Observed #6 souffle cups on site. All to go containers must be reusable, recyclable or compostable. Replace containers with reusable, recyclable or compostable options. Sending more information with report. This violation and may trigger a citation if repeated in the future.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

     Observed mops leaning against wall with mop head above handle. Mops should be hung to dry with mop heads below handle to prevent contamination of handle and wall.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1540

   • Not serious Priority 3

     All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

     Observed gasket partially missing on walk-in cooler door. Replace gasket.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

     Observed napkins and to go containers stored on floor. All single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0955A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Stop using food contact surfaces with cracks, pits, chips, open seams or rough sections.

     Observed rice storage container with multiple cracks and chips. Replace rice storage container.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0515

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     Observed the mop sink missing drain cover. Replace drain cover.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

2. Jun 24, 2025 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     OBSERVED SOME STYROFOAM CONTAINERS ON SITE. THESE CONTAINERS ARE NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE GREEN TO GO ORDINANCE IN MINNEAPOLIS. REPLACE WITH REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE ALTERNATIVES. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

     OBSERVED WET MOP LEANING AGAINST WALL. HANG MOPS TO DRY AND STORE MOPS WITH HANDLE UP TO AVOID MAKING WALLS AND EQUIPMENT DIRTY.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1540

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

     OBSERVED LADEL AND TONGS STORED ON OVEN HANDLE. FOOD PREPARATION UTENSILS CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED WHEN STORED ON OVEN HANDLE BY RUBBING AGAINST EMPLOYEE CLOTHING. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED UTENSILS AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0275C

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

     OBSERVED BUCKET WITH ELOTE AND SALSA ON GROUND IN WALK-IN COOLER. ONIONS WERE ALSO STORED ONLY ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0300A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.

     OBSERVED UNPACKAGED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN A PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG. THIS IS NOT AN APPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. USE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO STORE UNPACKAGED FOOD.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0500B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

     OBSERVED NONWORKING COOLER. REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM ESTABLISHMENT. ALL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

3. Jun 18, 2024 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     OBSERVED STYROFOAM TO GO CONTAINERS. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE. REPLACE CONTAINERS. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

     OBSERVED WET MOP LEANING AGAINST SINK AREA. HANG MOPS TO DRY IN A WAY THAT WILL NOT MAKE WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES DIRTY.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1540

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE. REPAIR.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

     OBSERVED MICROWAVE WITH BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0850

4. Jun 14, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 2 Corrected on site

     While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

     Observed shredded chicken and steamed corn being cooled sitting (on the moving cart) at ambient temperature. Note: See above for temperatures. Note: PIC relocated them to cooler for rapid chilling. Note: For details, please see the food safety fact sheet sent with the report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0390B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

     Wet wiping cloths stored on the prep tables between use. Note: Store all wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solutions between use at all times.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0285B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

     Hand washing signage missing from the hand sink at the new counter areas. Note: Provide it.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     Non-compliant Styrofoam to go package boxes still observed in use in the facility. Note: Replace them with products that comply with the City of Minneapolis Ordinance such as recyclables, reusables or compostables. Note: For details, please see the Green-To-Go flyer sent with the report.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

     Wet mop sitting in the mop bucket. Note: Hang up to air drying

     Code MN Rule 4626.1540

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web pa

     Observed newly added ice maker, 2 doors reach-in refrigerated unit, new counter, and new hand sink installation next to the pre-existing cook line areas. PIC stated that they added this section four months ago. But no food remodeling plan has been submitted to this office for review and approval. Note: As discussed onsite, per Minnesota Rule 4626.1720, plan review is required for any addition or change of equipment that requires Gas, mechanical or plumbing permits or for expanding or remodeling an existing food establishment. Note: For details, please see the plan review guidelines sent with the report

     Code MN Rule 4626.1720A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     Damaged ceiling tiles observed above prep table and next to the cook line areas. Note: Repair

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515