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Tacos El Hass

14400 Ambaum Blvd SW, E, Burien, WA 98166

Burien

Rated “Okay” · as of Jun 4, 2026

Tacos El Hass was last inspected on June 4, 2026 and scored 30 points. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 4, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 30 points

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

    Hot food was held below 130°F.

    Official wording (code 1710)

    Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 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

Apr 25, 2024: 101024/04Aug 28, 2024: 202024/08Feb 7, 2025: 151525/02Jul 26, 2025: 505025/07Jan 14, 2026: 8826/01Jun 4, 2026: 303026/06
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 8 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.

      Official wording (code 3100)

      Food properly labeled; proper date marking

  2. Unsatisfactory 50 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical 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

    • 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

    • CriticalFood source10 pts

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Official wording (code 1000)

      Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives

  3. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature5 pts

      Hot food was held slightly too cool (130–134°F).

      Official wording (code 1720)

      Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 to 56 degrees Celsius (C))

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

  4. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • 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

  5. Satisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Official wording (code 4700)

      Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • 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

    • 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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.