09/05/2026
🚨 HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT: Taco Tequila Bar in Hillsboro Scores 51
Taco Tequila Bar, located at 10814F Business 21 in Hillsboro, received a score of 51 during its August 25 health inspection following numerous violations cited by inspectors.
Key Inspection Findings:
• Food Safety & Temperature Control: Shrimp and steak found thawing at room temperature; expired soy milk on site; uncovered food containers stored on shelving; employee beverage without a lid kept on a cutting board; no staff present with manager food safety certification.
• Sanitation & Equipment: No sanitizer in the dish sink; dishwasher failing to reach proper sanitizing temperature; unlabeled chemical bottle; soiled soda gun holder; wet dishes stacked together; dirty dishwasher and dish sink.
• Pests & Cleanliness: Flies and fruit flies present in the kitchen area; large trash container with food debris actively attracting flies; dirty toilet; dusty ceiling vents and soiled tray under the ice machine.
• Facility & Plumbing Maintenance: No hot water available in the employee restroom; kitchen hand sink hot water not functioning; restroom hand sink spraying water due to a clogged filter; standing water under dishwasher from torn gasket; metal pan placed inside prep table to collect leaks; water-damaged ceiling in storage area, missing floor tiles, and unsealed gaps in walls around piping.
