Viva El Taco Express
9845 S Maryland Pkwy Ste 2, Las Vegas, NV 89183
Passed · Jul 21, 2026 Directions
73
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Last inspected Jul 21, 2026: passed with 2 violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Jun 23, 2026.
- Passed 3 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
- Keeps coming up: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required., cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
- 9 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2026
- Passed Jul 21
Routine Inspection
2 violations
- Minor TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
- Minor Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
- Failed Jun 23
Routine Inspection
12 violations, 6 critical
- Critical TCS food cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
- Critical TCS food properly cooled.
- Critical Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
- Critical Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.
- Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
- Critical Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.
- Minor Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
- Minor Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
- Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
- Minor TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
- Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
- Minor Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
- 2025
- Passed Aug 21
Re-inspection
No violations
- Failed Aug 20
Routine Inspection
14 violations, 3 critical
- Critical TCS food properly cooled.
- Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
- Critical Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.
- Minor Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
- Minor Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- Minor Ware washing facilities maintained. Wiping cloths properly stored; test strips available.
- Minor Grade card posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required.
- Minor Thermometers provided and accurate.
- Minor Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
- Minor TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
- Minor TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
- Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
- Minor Lack of adequate refrigeration
- Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
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