Gordo's Tiny Taco Bar

July 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGHT TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 110.0F.MUST HAVE DISH MACHINE AT 180.0F FOR FINAL RINSE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSEREVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. GUAC-48.9F-63.7F.7LBS. PICO DE GALLO-52.3F-62.2F.5.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-48.9F-60.06F.3LBS. MANGO PICO DE GALLO-62.6F.4LBS. DICED TOMATO-53.6F-60.7F.2LBS. SLAW-65.7F.1LB. BLACK BEANS-65.5F.1LB. ROASTED CORN-62.5F.6LBS. HAM EMPANADAS-61.2F-61.7F.1LBS. RAW FISH-58.1F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.42.5LBS.$110.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER UNPLUGGED WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT 61.3F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)9COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SWEEP BROKEN MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LOWER WHEEL BASES OF UNUSED & USED COOLER,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,LOWER WALL BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON HEAT LAMP ON UPPER COUNTER AND CRAWLING ACROSS THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.ALSO,APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN GARAGE.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/15/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF LID OF PREP COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LOWER DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER& SALSA COOLER .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVER.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTER COMPACTOR AREA GROUNDS WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE TRASH,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,BAR AREA,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • OBSERVED NO AIR CONDITIONING WORKING IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WITH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 90.0F PLUS INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 20, 2026: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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