Food Service Inspections

Facility: LOS ARCOS MEXICAN TACO

Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024
Total Score:84

Critical Violations

3 points: INSECT RODENT ANIMAL CONTROL

Fly trap strips place in area with exposed food and exposed equipment. Removed upon request.

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

Hand washing lavatory in kitchen noted blocked with large food warming cart. Cart removed upon request

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Microwave interior not properly maintained.

1 points: PLUMBING SYSTEM

Hand washing sink drain in kitchen noted not functioning peoperly.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Door gasket seals on reachin coolers walkin cooler door and walkin freezer door noted not in good repair. Wire racks inside coolers are rusted not in good repair

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Interiors of coolers and freezers noted need cleaning

1 points: SINGLE - USE/SINGLE - SERVICE ARTICLES

Single use cups lids and food containers noted being stored on the floor.

1 points: REFUSE STORAGE

Exterior garbage and recyclables containers noted not covered with a tight fitting lids.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors in the food prep area noted not smooth easily cleanable.

1 points: VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM

Exhaust hood and filters noted need cleaning.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors ceiling and ceiling vents in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning.

1 points: IN-USE UTENSILS

In - use utensil noted being stored with the handle laying in the beans and the ice

Inspection Date: 7/10/2023
Total Score:89

Critical Violations

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

No paper towels provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.

3 points: POISONS/TOXIC MATERIALS AND MEDICINE

Chemical spray bottles noted not labeled in kitchen.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

Food noted being stored on the floor in walk-in freezer

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

Food noted being stored not covered in walk-in cooler

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors in the food prep area noted not smooth easily cleanable.

1 points: REFUSE STORAGE

Exterior garbage and recyclables containers noted not covered with a tight fitting lids

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Door gaskets on reachin coolers and freezers and walkin cooler door noted not in good repair. Wire racks inside coolers are rusted not good repair.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: LOS ARCOS MEXICAN TACO