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El Taco Rico

1524 S MAIN · Las Vegas
A
Demerits
9
Health district grade · 9 demerits · lower is better
Trajectory · demerits per visit — Steady
863309Jul '24Oct '24Sep '25Oct '25Mar '26
This A is 2 points from a B. The health district downgrades at 11 demerits; this place sits at 9.
What inspectors found
No priority issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
SNHD code 8078374 · 3 demerits
Moderate · lower risk
Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
SNHD code 8078376 · 3 demerits
Moderate · lower risk
TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
SNHD code 8078407 · 3 demerits
Good-practice notes · no demerits
Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean. Paperwork
Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored. Paperwork
Physical facility in sound condition and maintained. Paperwork
Inspection history
9 demerits · grade A · Mar '26 · 3 noted
• Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
• Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
• TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
+ 3 minor or admin
0 demerits · grade A · Oct '25 · clean
No issues recorded this visit.
33 demerits · grade C · Sep '25 · 3 serious
• Operating within the parameters of the health permit. Compliance with Time as a Public Health Control, waiver, specialized process, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan.
• Food wholesome
• TCS food at proper temperatures.
• Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
• Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
• Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
• Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
• TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
• Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
+ 2 minor or admin
6 demerits · grade A · Oct '24 · 2 noted
• Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
• Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
8 demerits · grade A · Jul '24 · 1 serious
• TCS food at proper temperatures.
• Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Grade A on 9 demerits (lower is better). That's 2 points from a B: an A, but close to the line. No priority issues last visit.
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Risk tier
Restaurant
Last inspected
Mar 4, 2026
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean grade isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. We translate the official Southern Nevada Health District record; we don't change it. We update from the district's records as new inspections and grade changes post, usually within about a week of a visit. This is the latest the district has on file for this place.
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