Return Inspection
Nov 12, 2025
Satisfactory
Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source
General Food Services · King County, WA
Los Tacos De Sanchez
11990 Sunset Blvd Ne, A
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsRoutine Inspection/Field Review
Oct 31, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
9 recorded violations
minorCode 3200Pests
Official wording
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode 0200Other
Official wording
Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 2600Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuescriticalCode 1100Contamination
Official wording
Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 0600Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwashing facilities
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 1600Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling procedure
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 temperaturecriticalCode 0100Facility maintenance
Official wording
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
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.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode 1400Other
Official wording
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 0400Handwashing
Official wording
Hands washed as required
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Jun 17, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 2600Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Mar 18, 2025
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 28 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
minorCode 3700Equipment and utensils
Official wording
In-use utensils properly stored
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 issuesminorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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 problemsminorCode 3400Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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 problemsminorCode 3300Contamination
Official wording
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 2300Food temperature
Official wording
Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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 temperaturecriticalCode 1400Other
Official wording
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Apr 26, 2024
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 48 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
minorCode 4200Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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 problemsminorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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 problemsminorCode 3300Contamination
Official wording
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 3100Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemscriticalCode 1900Food temperature
Official wording
No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
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 temperaturecriticalCode 1400Other
Official wording
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Oct 13, 2023
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 1200Food source and labeling
Official wording
Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source
Routine Inspection/Field Review
Oct 2, 2023
Unsatisfactory
Official score: 73 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
minorCode 3700Equipment and utensils
Official wording
In-use utensils properly stored
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 issuesminorCode 3400Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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 problemscriticalCode 0400Handwashing
Official wording
Hands washed as required
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 0600Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwashing facilities
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 1900Food temperature
Official wording
No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
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 temperaturecriticalCode 1200Food source and labeling
Official wording
Proper shellstock ID; wild mushroom ID; parasite destruction procedures for fish
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source