Taqueria El Chato

What the inspector found on Apr 16, 2026

• 📌

  A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

  Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  Critical
• 🌡️

  Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

  Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  Critical
• 🍽️

  An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

  Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  Critical
• 🔀

  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  Critical
• 🧽

  A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

  Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

• 🧼

  A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

  Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

Inspection history