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Taqueria la Fondita II

10050 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146

Seattle

Rated “Good” · as of May 12, 2026

Taqueria la Fondita II was last inspected on May 12, 2026 and scored 20 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 12, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 20 points

2 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling10 pts

    Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

    Official wording (code 0900)

    Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

  • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

    Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).

    Official wording (code 2120)

    Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))

  • 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

Aug 16, 2022: 2222/08Feb 7, 2024: 252524/02Oct 31, 2024: 101024/10Feb 5, 2025: 303025/02Jun 26, 2025: 151525/06May 12, 2026: 202026/05
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

      No person in charge who knew the food-safety rules, or no certified manager on staff.

      Official wording (code 0100)

      PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Official wording (code 4400)

      Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

  2. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Official wording (code 0500)

      Proper barriers used to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods

    • 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

  3. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

      Official wording (code 0900)

      Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

  4. Unsatisfactory 25 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling10 pts

      Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.

      Official wording (code 0900)

      Proper washing of fruits and vegetables

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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

  5. Satisfactory 2 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • 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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.