Excellent

Taqueria El Taco Maestro 2 LLC

2824 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002

Auburn

Rated “Excellent” · as of Aug 20, 2026

Taqueria El Taco Maestro 2 LLC was last inspected on August 20, 2026 and scored 7 points. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 20, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 7 points

2 general
  • 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 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

Jul 15, 2021: 101021/07Feb 16, 2022: 0022/02Jan 25, 2023: 5523/01May 14, 2024: 535324/05May 29, 2024: 0024/05Dec 17, 2024: 0024/12Feb 25, 2025: 0025/02Nov 13, 2025: 0025/11Aug 20, 2026: 7726/08
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  2. Complete 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  5. Unsatisfactory 53 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Hands weren’t washed when required.

      Official wording (code 0400)

      Hands washed as required

    • 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

    • 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))

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.

      Official wording (code 4000)

      Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable

    • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

  6. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  8. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.