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Taco Fiesta

221 S MAIN, Jefferson, WI 53549 · Jefferson County

24cited violations
9serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown
License / ID
HHIL-CFKQXS
Status
Permitted
Official record
Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025283
20243166

Inspections

  1. May 2, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Salsa in 2 Dr Upright Cooler is cold held at 54°F. · La salsa en el refrigerador vertical estaba a 54F

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. · Debe mantener el control de la temperatura del refrigerador a 41F o menos. Deseche la comida insegura para el consumo

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

      Racks located in WIC is not cleanable - rusty. · Estantes localizados en el refrigerador tienen moho y no se pueden limpiar.

      Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.· Provea superficies de contacto que sean lizas, libres de bordes afilados y grietas.

      Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

  2. Apr 30, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Salsa in 2 Dr Upright Cooler is cold held at 54°F. · La salsa en el refrigerador vertical estaba a 54F

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. · Debe mantener el control de la temperatura del refrigerador a 41F o menos. Deseche la comida insegura para el consumo

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

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

      The sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 10 PPM. Now 50 ppm

      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 Priority Foundation

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

      Racks located in WIC is not cleanable - rusty. · Estantes localizados en el refrigerador tienen moho y no se pueden limpiar.

      Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.· Provea superficies de contacto que sean lizas, libres de bordes afilados y grietas.

      Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      2 Dr Upright cooler) is not sufficient in capacity to hold foods at 41F or less · El refrigerador vertical de dos puertas no es de suficiente capacidad para mantener la temperatura correcta para los alimentos y mantenerlos a 41F

      Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment. Proveér equipo con suficiente capacidad de mantener los alimentos a la temperatura adecuada

      Code 4-301.11

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Oils, Margarine and seasoning salt are stored in unlabeled container. · Los aceites, la margarina y la sal condimentada se almacenan en recipientes sin etiqueta.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient. Guarde todos los alimentos que se extraigan de sus envases originales en recipientes etiquetados con el nombre común del alimento o ingrediente.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The floor in the WIC has paint chipping away and no longer cleanable. · La pintura en el suelo de el refrigerador (unidad de entrada) se está descascarando y no se puede limpiar.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Proveér suelo, paredes y techos que estén diseñanos, construidos e instalados para limpiarse facilmente.

      Code 6-201.11

  3. Aug 13, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

      Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Cutting limes with a bare hand

      Correction: Los empleados deberán utilizar guantes de un solo uso u otros utensilios adecuados cuando manipulen alimentos listos para el consumo.Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

  4. Jul 17, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 2 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

      Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Cutting limes with a bare hand

      Correction: Los empleados deberán utilizar guantes de un solo uso u otros utensilios adecuados cuando manipulen alimentos listos para el consumo.Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Many foods in multiple coolers are not provided with a date mark or dated incorrectly

      Correction: Deseche los alimentos listos para comer para que sean inocuos Los alimentos que requieran una marca de fecha que haya excedido la fecha de desecho o que no se haya proporcionado una marca de fecha. Utilice la hoja informativa proporcionada para tener un proceso claro de marcado de fecha. Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the disca

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Many containers in the coolers were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: Todos los alimentos que no formen parte de un proceso de enfriamiento deben estar cubiertos en todo momento para evitar la contaminación cruzada. Cubra todos los recipientes con tapas o envoltorios All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

      Food−contact surfaces of microwave has encrusted soil accumulations.

      Correction: El interior del microondas debe limpiarse. Limpia todos los días. Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (B)

  5. Apr 11, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

      Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Cutting limes with a bare hand

      Correction: Los empleados deberán utilizar guantes de un solo uso u otros utensilios adecuados cuando manipulen alimentos listos para el consumo.Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Many foods in multiple coolers are not provided with a date mark or dated incorrectly

      Correction: Deseche los alimentos listos para comer para que sean inocuos Los alimentos que requieran una marca de fecha que haya excedido la fecha de desecho o que no se haya proporcionado una marca de fecha. Utilice la hoja informativa proporcionada para tener un proceso claro de marcado de fecha. Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the disca

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Bottle of sanitizer is empty -- replace and now 50 ppm

      Correction: tiras reactivas diariamente para probar los niveles de cloro de la máquina lavavajillas. Asegúrese de que todos los productos químicos estén llenos (hoy la botella de desinfectante estaba vacía) 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 Priority Foundation

      THAWING

      Meats is being improperly thawed by sitting in the food prep sink - no runnig water

      Correction: los procedimientos o métodos para descongelar adecuadamente los alimentos. (Véase la ficha informativa sobre el deshielo que se proporciona) Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

      No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

      Correction: Deseche los alimentos listos para comer para que sean inocuos Los alimentos que requieran una marca de fecha que haya excedido la fecha de desecho o que no se haya proporcionado una marca de fecha. Tenga al menos 2 o 3 en la cocina en caso de que uno se pierda o se rompa Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

      Code 4-302.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be filling washing buckets during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: El fregadero para lavarse las manos no se puede usar para ningún otro propósito que no sea lavarse las manos. (cubos de limpieza llenos por los empleados) Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • 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: Mantenga toallas de papel disponible en el lavabo para lavarse las manos en todo momento. Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Many containers in the coolers were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: Todos los alimentos que no formen parte de un proceso de enfriamiento deben estar cubiertos en todo momento para evitar la contaminación cruzada. Cubra todos los recipientes con tapas o envoltorios All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

      Sour Cream containers was observed being reused.

      Correction: los artículos de un solo uso y de un solo servicio después del uso inicial. No reutilice los envases de crema agria o helado. Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

      Code 4-502.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

      Food−contact surfaces of microwave has encrusted soil accumulations.

      Correction: El interior del microondas debe limpiarse. Limpia todos los días. Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Ceiling tile is missing on the ceiling..

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

Source: Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.