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Taqueria & Sandwichera El Cerrito

10256 16th AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98146

Seattle

Rated “Okay” · as of Oct 23, 2026

Taqueria & Sandwichera El Cerrito was last inspected on October 23, 2026 and scored 40 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 23, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 40 points

3 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

    Official wording (code 0600)

    Adequate handwashing facilities

  • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

    Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

    Official wording (code 1600)

    Proper cooling procedure

  • 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))

Mar 12, 2025: 3325/03Oct 23, 2026: 404026/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature3 pts

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 3000)

      Proper thawing methods used

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.