Good

Tacos El Tajin

400 1st Ave N, Algona, WA 98001

Algona

Rated “Good” · as of Nov 2, 2026

Tacos El Tajin was last inspected on November 2, 2026 and scored 7 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 2, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 7 points

1 critical1 paperwork
  • 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

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

    Permit not posted.

    Official wording (code 5000)

    Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

May 17, 2021: 0021/05Jul 6, 2021: 0021/07Mar 22, 2022: 0022/03May 5, 2023: 0023/05Jul 29, 2023: 101023/07May 3, 2024: 0024/05Nov 12, 2024: 434324/11Nov 27, 2024: 0024/11Jan 8, 2025: 0025/01May 7, 2025: 5525/05Mar 21, 2026: 0026/03Mar 25, 2026: 0026/03Nov 2, 2026: 7726/11
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Complete 0 points

    Educational Inspection

    No violations

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical 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

  4. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  5. Unsatisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 43 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Food was left at room temperature without proper time controls.

      Official wording (code 1900)

      No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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 upkeep3 pts

      Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 4300)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  8. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  9. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  10. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  11. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  12. Complete 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.