Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Tacos El Primo

Name: Tacos El Primo
Address: 3909 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN

3909 Minnehaha Ave

Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Jul 2, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed Styrofoam to go containers on site. Observed #6 souffle cups on site. All to go containers must be reusable, recyclable or compostable. Replace containers with reusable, recyclable or compostable options. Sending more information with report. This violation and may trigger a citation if repeated in the future.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

Observed mops leaning against wall with mop head above handle. Mops should be hung to dry with mop heads below handle to prevent contamination of handle and wall.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

Observed gasket partially missing on walk-in cooler door. Replace gasket.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Observed napkins and to go containers stored on floor. All single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0515Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Stop using food contact surfaces with cracks, pits, chips, open seams or rough sections.

Inspector’s notes

Observed rice storage container with multiple cracks and chips. Replace rice storage container.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the mop sink missing drain cover. Replace drain cover.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 24, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOME STYROFOAM CONTAINERS ON SITE. THESE CONTAINERS ARE NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE GREEN TO GO ORDINANCE IN MINNEAPOLIS. REPLACE WITH REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE ALTERNATIVES. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOP LEANING AGAINST WALL. HANG MOPS TO DRY AND STORE MOPS WITH HANDLE UP TO AVOID MAKING WALLS AND EQUIPMENT DIRTY.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0275CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LADEL AND TONGS STORED ON OVEN HANDLE. FOOD PREPARATION UTENSILS CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED WHEN STORED ON OVEN HANDLE BY RUBBING AGAINST EMPLOYEE CLOTHING. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED UTENSILS AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUCKET WITH ELOTE AND SALSA ON GROUND IN WALK-IN COOLER. ONIONS WERE ALSO STORED ONLY ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0500BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNPACKAGED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN A PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG. THIS IS NOT AN APPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. USE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO STORE UNPACKAGED FOOD.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NONWORKING COOLER. REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM ESTABLISHMENT. ALL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 18, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STYROFOAM TO GO CONTAINERS. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE. REPLACE CONTAINERS. SENDING MORE INFORMATION WITH REPORT.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOP LEANING AGAINST SINK AREA. HANG MOPS TO DRY IN A WAY THAT WILL NOT MAKE WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES DIRTY.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE. REPAIR.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0850Food temperature

Official wording

Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MICROWAVE WITH BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source