Taco Mac Prado

4 findings recorded on Oct 15, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 11C ↗

   Thawing methods

   Observed salmon thawed in WIC while still in vacuum sealed packaging. COS: PIC instructed employee to begin taking salmon out of packaging.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Approved thawing methods used

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)

   Observed salmon thawed in WIC while still in vacuum sealed packaging. COS: PIC instructed employee to begin taking salmon out of packaging. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11C ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 14A ↗

   Utensil storage

   Observed cups used to scoop left in flour and salt containers. COS: PIC removed cups from containers.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: In-use utensils: properly stored

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)

   Observed cups used to scoop left in flour and salt containers. COS: PIC removed cups from containers. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 14B ↗

   Utensil, equipment and linen storage

   Observed several food containers stacked together while wet near dish pit area in main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to allow containers to fully air dry before stacking together.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

   Code 511-6-1.05(10)(a)

   Observed several food containers stacked together while wet near dish pit area in main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to allow containers to fully air dry before stacking together. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14B ↗

   Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.