BANDIDO TAQUERIA MEXICANA
Latest Score
100
Last Inspected
Nov 19, 2025
Violations
32
Critical
14
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 72
May 23, 2025
Score: 94
Feb 7, 2024
Score: 94
Inspection Reports
A November 19, 2025 FOLLOWUP Score: 100 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
C November 12, 2025 REGULAR Score: 72 18 violations 6 critical
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Person-in-charge doesn’t demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Certified food protection manager
No certified food manager present.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employees eating, drinking, or smoking in unauthorized area (personal drinks stored above food on prep table and near carryout station- corrected).
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink. Hand cleaner not provided at lavatory or hand washing sink.
Food separated and protected
Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product (Raw eggs stored above produce in walk-in, raw fish and raw beef stored above ready to eat food in reach in cooler).
Food stored covered
Food stored uncovered. Food in reach-in.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized. (observed employee washing dishes with soap and water and no sanitizer-corrected)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below.(Steak,Chicken,Shrimp and Steak Roll-ups temping between 47-50 degrees,food was discarded,corrected).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Food not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Chemicals not stored properly or labled properly (corrected).
Approved thawing methods used
Improper thawing method being used for TCS food.(Chicken-discarded)
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.
Posted: Permit/Inspection/Hand washing
Handwashing sign not posted.
In-use utensils, properly stored
Suitable dispensing utensil not being used by employee for handling food (Must have handle).
Single use/single service articles: properly stored, used
Improper display/storage of single service items (Must be 6 inches off the floor).
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Food/nonfood-contact surface is not smooth and easily cleanable (Cardboard lining surfaces).
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil (Inside cabinet shelving).
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Toilet room door not self-closing (Employee restroom).
A May 23, 2025 REGULAR Score: 94 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
P May 31, 2023 Score: 84 10 violations 4 critical
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employees eating, drinking, or smoking in unauthorized area.
Food separated and protected
Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product. Raw animal foods not separated by type based on minimum cook temperatures.
Food stored covered
Food stored uncovered.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (Quarantined and Discarded)
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL: PROCEDURES AND RECORDS
TCS Foods in Time ONLY as public health control not documented with time removed from heat or cold. (4 Hours)
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Poisonous and toxic materials not labeled. Toxic items not stored away from food or utensils.
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Lack of properly maintained refrigeration unit for TCS food.
In-use utensils, properly stored
In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored. (handle in product) Suitable dispensing utensil not being used by employee for handling food. (scoops must have handles)
Utensil, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Utensils not being properly air dried.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil.
P April 8, 2022 Score: 86 4 violations 4 critical
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
The concentration of chlorine sanitizer solution at 10 ppm at sanitizer bucket.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. - TCS products holding at 50 degrees F at the self-serve condiments bar (Discarded). - Raw chicken holding at 53 degrees F on the prep counter (Informed operator to prepare one tub at a time).
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. - Meat products holding at 80-92 degrees F (reheated).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
No cold water under running pressure at mop sink. Hot and cold water not turned on at mop sink (Corrected).