Taqueria El Sabor
15221 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Rated “Good” · as of Apr 24, 2026
Taqueria El Sabor was last inspected on April 24, 2026 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 24, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 10 points
1 critical-
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))
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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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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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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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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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 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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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.
Official wording (code 1400)
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
No accurate thermometer to check food temperatures.
Official wording (code 2200)
Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
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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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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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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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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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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.
Official wording (code 1400)
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.
Official wording (code 4200)
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.
Official wording (code 0900)
Proper washing of fruits and vegetables
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.
Official wording (code 3300)
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.