Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo

August 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: 7-202.129C) OBSERVED BORIC ACID ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES SHALL BE APPLIED ONLY BY A CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. • 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON WALLS BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER CHAIRS ALONG WEST WALL IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MICE IN ALL AREAS.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: 3-304.12 OBSERVED BOWLS AND CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER/FREEZER DOOR GASKETS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, CEILINGS, OUTLETS, DAMAGED WALL TILES AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DIRTY DISHES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • 6-501.11 OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO OPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2639883 ON 7-20-26:38-: OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE CRAWL SPACE UNDER ELEVATED FLOORING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENT, NEAR WATER HEATER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR, WALL AND REACH-IN FREEZER, INSIDE DOOR SEAMS AND GASKETS OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, ON PREP TABLES AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVING, AND ON WALL AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 27, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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