76
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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PASSED
Jun 15, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION61 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jun 15, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 76/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
76
Apr 9, 2026
PassedScore: 98/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
98
Dec 4, 2025
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85
Mar 19, 2025
PassedScore: 95/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
95

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
12
Non-Critical
14
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest Jun 15, 2026
76/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

7 reported violations
  • K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

    Employee washed hands with cold water [CA] [CA] All food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and that portion of their arms exposed to direct food contact with soap and vigorously rub hands together to lather up for at least 10 to 15 seconds. They shall rinse hands with warm water followed by drying with paper towels. Employees shall pay attention to the areas underneath the fingernails and between the fingers when washing hands. – Corrected

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    No paper towel in the ware washing area dispenser [CA] Keep all dispensers supplied - Corrected

  • K04: Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use

    Employee eating lunch in the kitchen [CA] No eating allowed in the kitchen, storage, or food prep area Employees drink from open cups [CA] You can drink from cups with lids and use straw whenever possible.

  • K39: Thermometers provided, accurate

    No probe thermometer is available [CA] Provide a probe thermometer and check food temps daily

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Some food handler cards expired or lacking [CA] Keep all food handler cards up to date. and on file

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Line cooler at 47F [CA] Monitor and maintain at 41F or colder

  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    Mop sink faucet lacks vacuum breaker [CA] Install a vacuum breaker on the mop sink faucet

Pass Apr 9, 2026
98/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

New owner plans to remove the dishwasher and only use the three-compartment sink. Site Evaluation for Change of Ownership BUSINESS NAME: Taqueria El Noa Noa OWNER: Carlos Chavez The permit application has been completed for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP11. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $2,281.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 05/01/26 – 04/30/27. This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date.

1 reported violation
  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    Mop sink is missing a vacuum breaker [CA] Install a vacuum breaker

Pass Dec 4, 2025
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Dishwasher sanitizer is 0 ppm [CA] Maintain sanitizer level at 50 ppm chlorine residual [SA] Use the mechanical dishwasher to wash and rinse and conduct manual sanitization by a final sanitizing rinse in the ware wash sink with chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. - Autochlor was called for immediate service.

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    One hood filter is not in place [CA] Adjust hood filter in place for proper ventilation

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Can opener shows heavy buildup [CA] Clean the can opener

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    no soap in the dish washing room dispenser [CA] Keep all dispensers supplied - Corrected

Pass Mar 19, 2025
95/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Can opener is stained [CA] Clean the can opener

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food safety certificate has expired [CA] Renew certificate by 05/20/25

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