More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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When was Taqueria El Rinconsito last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 10, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 25).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Nov 19, 2024 to Nov 10, 2026.
Has Taqueria El Rinconsito ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 19, 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.
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.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Proper disposition of returned, unsafe, or contaminated food; proper date marking procedures for food at high risk for Listeria
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.