CONDITIONAL
El Azteca Taqueria Gets Conditional Pass on Reinspection
November 12, 2025
3:50 PM - 4:40 PM
Reinspection Inspection
3
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Follow-up inspection found ongoing temperature control failures with walk-in cooler holding potentially hazardous foods at unsafe 43-48°F despite reported repairs. Equipment violations include torn door gaskets on reach-in cooler and broken prep tables. Facility maintenance issues include broken wall tiles and water pooling from equipment leaks requiring immediate repair.
Violations Cited
3
#35
MAJOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Observed torn door gaskets at the reach in cooler in the front sales area. Repair the torn gaskets. Broken/rusty prep tables in the back kitchen area. Repair/replace to prevent hazards.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#44
MAJOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Broken wall tiles behind/beneath the 3 compartment sink. Replace/repair the broken tiles. Observed water pooling by the warewashing area floor. Per PIC, its due to a leak from the ice machine or 3 compartment sink. Fix the leak to prevent vermin harborage. Provide a 1 inch air gap to the floor sink draining the ice machine's liquid waste.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#44
MAJOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Broken wall tiles behind/beneath the 3 compartment sink. Replace/repair the broken tiles. Observed water pooling by the warewashing area floor. Per PIC, its due to a leak from the ice machine or 3 compartment sink. Fix the leak to prevent vermin harborage. Provide a 1 inch air gap to the floor sink draining the ice machine's liquid waste.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
Inspector Information
Email
roy.bwogi@sfdph.org
Received By
ricardo