La Taqueria

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Shredded cheese observed being left out on counter tops (74F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Cheese was removed at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked beef observed being stored directly in front of the grill top at 77F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maitained at 135F and above. Beef to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available for the 3 bay sink/sanitizing buckets. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Squeeze bottles filled with sauce and dressings with no labels. Provide. Enusre all containers of food have proper labeling/use by dates.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiratioon date of July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 10, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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