TACOS EL PRIMO
3909 MINNEHAHA AVE, Minneapolis, MN
Last inspected Jul 2, 2026
Official source: Minneapolis Health Department (minneapolismn.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 4 inspections on record for TACOS EL PRIMO, spanning June 2023 to July 2026 — every one straight from Minneapolis Health Department.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 6 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jul 2, 2026
✓6 violations
- Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
- All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Stop using food contact surfaces with cracks, pits, chips, open seams or rough sections.
- Keep the plumbing system in good repair.
Jun 24, 2025
✕6 violations
- Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
- Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
- Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
- Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.
- All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
Jun 18, 2024
✓4 violations
- Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
- Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
- Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.
Jun 14, 2023
✓7 violations
- While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
- Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
- Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
- Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
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Source: Minneapolis Health Department (minneapolismn.gov). Data shown unmodified from the official government record. CleanPlate is an independent service, not affiliated with any government agency. See something wrong? Report a data issue.