Duo Taco
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
41
Score
Duo Taco, located at 1102 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 14, 2026. The inspection identified two critical violations, two major violations, and eight minor violations. Specific areas of concern included certification by an accredited program, compliance with the code, proper handwashing, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: City of Philadelphia food safety certificate observed not present for inspection. New Violation.
46.101
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Soap, Employee hand wash reminder sign and Paper towel observed not present at hand wash sink locations. New Violation.
46.134
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Sanitizer testing chemical and test strips observed not present. New Violation.
46.731
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Prep area refrigerator and display cold hold unit observed not maintained below 41F, as required. No food items observed stored. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Provide temperature measuring devices (approved thermometers) for cold hold units, where needed. New Violation.
46.632
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Air drying rack observed not present at 3-bay warewashing sink location. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 1.3-bay warewashing sink observed not sealed and secured to adjoining wall surface. 2. Garbage disposer sink observed not hooked up to electrical outlet. 3. Side splash protection observed not installed between disposer sink and food prep sink. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 1. Seal and secure 3-bay warewashing sink to adjoining wall surface. 2. Label 3-bay sink compartments (wash / Rinse / Sanitize) New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hose bib observed not installed at the mop sink. Hot water supply observed not present at the mop sink. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Basement area needs general cleaning and organizing. Remove unwanted articles. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Replace burnt out light bulbs, where needed, under hood canopy. New Violation.
46.943
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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