Taco Giro (February)
5754 E. 22nd St.
- History: Failed inspections in December 2009 and January 2010, but has received only “good” and “excellent” ratings since.
- What the inspector saw: The restaurant received a “provisional” rating on a Feb. 12 inspection for nine critical violations. The inspector cited the facility for temperature issues, cross-contamination and dirty utensils stored as clean. “Observed manager handling raw beef with gloves. Without washing his hands, he started handling clean plates and making food while wearing the same gloves,” the inspector wrote.
- Follow-up: Passed Feb. 22.
- Response: Owner or manager was not available to comment.
