Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
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When was El Gran Taco last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 25, 2025. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 25).
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?
2 inspections on record, from Apr 1, 2024 to Apr 25, 2025.
Has El Gran Taco ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 1, 2024.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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.