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CONCERNS NOTED

"TACOS Y MARISCOS ""EL GORDO"""

451 DUMBARTON AVE, Redwood City, CA 94063

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

76/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Feb 2021

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

65 total

other
4975%
temperature
69%
contamination
46%
hygiene
35%
facility
12%
chemical
12%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

The water heater does not meet the required capacity to produce enough hot water for the kitchen.

Code M076

MinorOther

The food truck isn't meeting the requirements for its mobile support unit, such as a support vehicle that travels with it.

Code M078

MinorOther

21. Hot and cold water available

Code M021

MinorTemperature

26. Approved thawing methods in use

Code M026

MinorOther

The restaurant hasn't completed all required paperwork and approvals from the health department.

Code M061

MinorOther

The restaurant has been ordered to stop operating, either entirely or for a specific activity.

Code CA04

MinorContamination

Food is not being properly protected from dirt, germs, or other contaminants.

Code M066

MinorOther

The restaurant is not meeting basic safety requirements set by the health code.

Code M075

MinorTemperature

The restaurant either lacks food thermometers or the ones they have are giving inaccurate temperature readings.

Code M039

MinorTemperature

10. Proper cooking time and temperature

Code M010

MinorOther

The restaurant is not using an approved facility to prepare or store food off-site.

Code M062

MinorOther

This appears to be an internal impound release code and cannot be translated without more context.

Code CA06

MinorOther

E5 Transfat

Code EA05

MinorOther

The inspector took photos to document a violation as evidence.

Code EA02

MinorHygiene

Staff are not maintaining adequate personal hygiene or are not wearing proper hair coverings like nets or hats while handling food.

Code M025

MinorOther

60. Certification by Housing & Community Development

Code M060

MinorOther

71. Exterior & surrounding area sanitary

Code M071

MinorOther

65. Equipment construction requirements (Mech. Air Refrig.)

Code M065

MinorOther

70. Toilet facilities

Code M070

MinorOther

47. Signs posted; last inspection report available

Code M047

MinorOther

The restaurant's self-service area (like a salad bar or buffet) is not being properly managed to keep food safe for customers to serve themselves.

Code M031

MinorOther

E3 Hearing

Code EA03

MinorOther

74. Location of compressors

Code M074

MinorOther

32. Food properly labeled & honestly presented

Code M032

MinorOther

This inspection finding has been referred to another agency or department for further action.

Code CA01

MinorOther

Cleaning supplies and chemicals are not being stored safely away from food and food-related items.

Code M072

MinorOther

63. Daily clean & service

Code M063

MinorOther

The restaurant has an issue with how rainwater runoff is being managed on the property.

Code CA08

MinorOther

The kitchen does not have adequate space to safely store and prepare food without risk of contamination.

Code M067

MinorOther

73. Occupied aisleway at least 74 in. high & 30 in. wide

Code M073

MinorOther

The restaurant is using single-use plastics that are banned under local regulations.

Code CA09

MinorOther

The sink used to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes and kitchen tools is not set up or functioning properly.

Code M069

MinorOther

Food that a customer sends back cannot be served to another customer.

Code M012

MinorOther

The restaurant is not following the required safety rules for sourcing, storing, or serving raw oysters from the Gulf of Mexico.

Code M017

MinorOther

C5 Impoundment

Code CA05

MinorHygiene

There is no proper handwashing sink available for employees to use.

Code M068

MinorContamination

The outer surfaces of equipment (like the sides of fryers or shelving) were not properly cleaned.

Code M033

MinorOther

The person in charge could not demonstrate they understand basic food safety rules.

Code M01a

MinorOther

The food truck doesn't have its required ID/license information displayed on both sides of the vehicle.

Code M064

MinorContamination

79. Potable water & wastewater tanks*

Code M079

MinorOther

19. Consumer advisory provided

Code M019

MinorOther

The restaurant was found to have violations related to cleanliness and sanitation that were observed and documented by the inspector.

Code CA02

MinorOther

The restaurant is in the process of transferring ownership, and the new owner's application is still being reviewed.

Code EA09

MinorOther

The restaurant was previously forced to close and is being checked to confirm it can legally reopen.

Code EA04

MinorOther

Fruits and vegetables were not being properly washed before being served or prepared.

Code M028

MinorOther

The restaurant's operating permit wasn't visible or available on the premises.

Code M049

MinorOther

The food truck isn't meeting the required support agreements with an approved commissary kitchen.

Code MF07

MinorFacility

Trash and garbage weren't being disposed of properly or the trash facilities were in poor condition.

Code M042

MinorContamination

Surfaces that touch food (like cutting boards or utensils) weren't properly cleaned and disinfected.

Code M014

MinorOther

The restaurant was getting its food from an unapproved or unverified supplier.

Code M015

MinorOther

The restaurant was offering food samples to customers.

Code CA03

MinorOther

The restaurant's official health inspection grade or notice is visibly displayed for customers to see.

Code EA01

MinorOther

A new owner tried to take over this restaurant but was denied permission by the health department.

Code EA07

MinorOther

The restaurant was using polystyrene (styrofoam) containers, which may be banned in this area.

Code CA07

MinorOther

The restaurant is not correctly using time instead of temperature to keep certain foods safe, or is missing the required records for doing so.

Code M008

MinorTemperature

The restaurant is not reheating previously cooked food to a high enough temperature before putting it out to stay warm for customers.

Code M011

MinorChemical

The wet cloths used to wipe down surfaces are not being stored in sanitizing solution between uses, which can spread bacteria.

Code M040

MinorOther

No qualified manager was present or actively overseeing food safety practices.

Code M024

MinorOther

Employees weren't washing their hands properly or were using gloves incorrectly.

Code M005

MinorTemperature

Cooked food must be cooled down quickly and safely to prevent bacterial growth.

Code M009

MinorPest

The restaurant must be kept clean, personal belongings stored properly, and the building sealed against pests like rats and insects.

Code M044

MinorOther

The restaurant has completed a transfer of ownership and the new owner has been officially approved.

Code EA08

MinorOther

The menu did not meet required guidelines (likely missing allergen or calorie information).

Code EA06

MinorHygiene

The restaurant did not have a working, accessible sink with soap and drying supplies specifically for staff to wash their hands.

Code M006

MinorTemperature

The restaurant is not keeping hot foods hot enough or cold foods cold enough to prevent bacterial growth.

Code M007

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from February 2021 โ€” 1874 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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