EL TACO LOCO
2408 NW 80TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98117
Last inspected May 27, 2026
Official source: Public Health — Seattle & King County (kingcounty.gov) · All data sources
Needs work. The lowest passing band — enough violations to signal real problems, typically with a follow-up inspection required.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 6 inspections on record for EL TACO LOCO, spanning April 2023 to May 2026 — every one straight from Public Health — Seattle & King County.
It has held needs work across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
May 27, 2026
C3 violations
- 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
- 2000 - Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
Jun 3, 2025
C3 violations
- 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
- 2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
- 0700 - Food obtained from approved source
Jan 24, 2025
C3 violations
- 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
- 2200 - Accurate thermometer provided and used to evaluate temperature of TCS foods
Apr 25, 2024
C3 violations
- 5000 - Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
- 0200 - Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
- 0400 - Hands washed as required
Jan 18, 2024
C1 violation
- 1720 - Proper hot holding temperatures; between 130 to 134 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 to 56 degrees Celsius (C))
Apr 21, 2023
C2 violations
- 2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
- 0600 - Adequate handwashing facilities
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Source: Public Health — Seattle & King County (kingcounty.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.