Food Service Facility License-High · Montgomery County, MD

El Taco Loco

8417 Georgia Ave

Last inspected Nov 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was El Taco Loco last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Mar 3, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has El Taco Loco ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 3, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Monitoring

Nov 9, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode proper_hand_washingHandwashing

Official Wording

Proper Hand Washing: Corrected Onsite

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Mar 5, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

Comprehensive

Mar 3, 2026

Fail

1 recorded violation

criticalCode hot_and_cold_running_water_providedWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot And Cold Running Water Provided: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source