La Taqueria Mexican Store

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Inspections

1. Apr 9, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Inspector provided a handout containing reportable illness signs and symptoms to the establishment.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination. Inspector provided a handout for vomit and diarrhea clean-up procedures.

     Code 2-501.11

   • 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

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT

     Picadillo in Armerikooler WIC is not in a container that facilitates heat transfer or is tightly wrapped or covered.

     Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape. Plastic wrap was removed from the container to allow the food to cool. Facility stated that the item had just been prepared and then cooled to 60F in an ice bath, so temperature abuse is not occuring.

     Code 3-501.15 (B)

2. Jan 8, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Jan 6, 2026 Pre-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     The chlorine test kit available for monitoring sanitizer concentration is expired.

     Correction: Provide a non-expired test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The inside of the ice bin of the ice machine is visibly soiled with an accumulation of mildew.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • 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.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at men's restroom handwashing sink.

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

     Code 6-301.14