Taco del Mar was last inspected on September 17, 2026 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 17, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 5 points
1 critical-
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
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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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
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical 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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Satisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 general Show violations
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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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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 8 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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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
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GeneralFood handling3 pts
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Official wording (code 3900)
Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used
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Satisfactory 8 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 general Show violations
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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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GeneralFood handling3 pts
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Official wording (code 3900)
Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used
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Unsatisfactory 16 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical2 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 handling3 pts
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Official wording (code 3900)
Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used
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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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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.