Taqueria Tequila was last inspected on March 31, 2026 and scored 15 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 31, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 15 points
1 critical2 general-
CriticalManagement & training5 pts
Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.
Official wording (code 0200)
Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.
Official wording (code 3100)
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.
Official wording (code 3400)
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training10 pts
Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.
Official wording (code 2600)
Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
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Unsatisfactory 36 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training10 pts
Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.
Official wording (code 2600)
Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Unsafe or returned food wasn’t thrown out, or prepared food wasn’t date-marked.
Official wording (code 1100)
Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
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CriticalManagement & training5 pts
Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.
Official wording (code 0200)
Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
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GeneralFood temperature3 pts
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 3000)
Proper thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.
Official wording (code 3400)
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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Unsatisfactory 25 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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Unsatisfactory 20 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Official wording (code 2500)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
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CriticalFood temperature10 pts
Cold food was held above 45°F.
Official wording (code 2110)
Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 25 points
Return Inspection
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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Unsatisfactory 48 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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CriticalFood temperature15 pts
Food wasn’t reheated properly before hot holding.
Official wording (code 2000)
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.
Official wording (code 4100)
Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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Unsatisfactory 30 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training5 pts
Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.
Official wording (code 0200)
Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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Satisfactory 13 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Official wording (code 4800)
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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GeneralPests5 pts
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.
Official wording (code 3200)
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Official wording (code 4700)
Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFood handling3 pts
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Official wording (code 3700)
In-use utensils properly stored
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