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Viva El Taco Express

9845 S MARYLAND PKWY STE 2 · Las Vegas
C
Demerits
39
Health district grade · 39 demerits · lower is better
Trajectory · demerits per visit ▼ Declining
9639039Dec '23Sep '24Aug '25Aug '25Jun '26
What inspectors found
Priority · real illness risk
Food wholesome
SNHD code 92116 · 5 demerits
Priority · real illness risk
Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.
SNHD code 92117 · 5 demerits
Priority · real illness risk
TCS food at proper temperatures.
SNHD code 92122 · 5 demerits
Priority · real illness risk
Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.
SNHD code 92127 · 5 demerits
Priority · real illness risk
TCS food cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
SNHD code 92133 · 5 demerits
Priority · real illness risk
TCS food properly cooled.
SNHD code 92134 · 5 demerits
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
SNHD code 92105 · 3 demerits
Moderate · lower risk
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
SNHD code 92121 · 3 demerits
Moderate · lower risk
Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
SNHD code 92139 · 3 demerits
Good-practice notes · no demerits
Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored. Paperwork
Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean. Paperwork
Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed. Paperwork
Inspection history
39 demerits · grade C · Jun '26 · 6 serious
• Food wholesome
• Hot and cold running water from approved source as required.
• TCS food at proper temperatures.
• Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.
• TCS food cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
• TCS food properly cooled.
• TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
• Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
• Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
+ 3 minor or admin
0 demerits · grade A · Aug '25 · clean
No issues recorded this visit.
39 demerits · grade X · Aug '25 · 3 serious
• Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.
• TCS food at proper temperatures.
• TCS food properly cooled.
• Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
• 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.
• Grade card posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required.
• TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
• TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
• Thermometers provided and accurate.
+ 3 minor or admin
6 demerits · grade A · Sep '24 · 2 noted
• Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
• Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
+ 1 minor or admin
9 demerits · grade A · Dec '23 · 3 noted
• Adequate handwashing sinks stocked and accessible.
• 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.
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Grade C on 39 demerits (lower is better). 6 priority issues last visit, the worst being food wholesome.
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Risk tier
Restaurant
Last inspected
Jun 23, 2026
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