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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
52point violations
26 problems found · 5 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Jul 27, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most sit-down restaurants here got 14 to 49 point violations. Los Cucos got more than most.
Compared with 1,218 Salt Lake County sit-down restaurants. Each restaurant's last routine inspection counts.
What was found out about Los Cucos?
It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.
- Marked critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, Segregation 4.3.23*How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Cold food above 41°F 4.3.59*How to fixFix it
- Marked critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning 4.4.82*How to fixFix it
Source: Salt Lake County Health Department
We review Salt Lake County health data to make this report. We are not the Salt Lake County Health Department.
Visit them directly at saltlakecounty.gov (opens the department's site) · How we review
For Los Cucos' team
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Follow the steps for each item, with the rule beside it.
Next: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, SegregationThe county found: “Raw meat is stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler.”
Then the next one: Cold food above 41°F
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-304.12.
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Inspections
From Salt Lake County Health Department · 10 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026
The county visited 3 times in the last 12 months (3 routine).
Fewer point violations than last time (73 → 52). That takes a team.
The county inspects each food place one to three times a year. It does not say when it will come. How often depends on the place's risk level. Level 1: once a year. Level 2: every 9 months. Level 3: twice a year. Level 4: three times a year. A complaint can bring another visit.
Every visit
LatestJul 27, 2026Routine inspection52 points
This one: 52 points, inspected Jul 27, 2026.
26 violations listed, 5 marked critical.
Critical (5)
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, Segregation
The department's words
4.3.23* Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, Segregation
Raw meat is stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
The department's words
4.3.59* Cold Holding
Cut tomatoes are being held at 48°F on a counter in an ice tray.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 3-501.16(A)(2) · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
If food is out of range
- Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
- Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
- Unknown time or longer: throw it out.
Which foods need temperature control (TCS)
3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide
Hot and cold holding
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Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning
The department's words
4.4.82* Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning
The interior of the ice machine is unclean.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
No backflow test on file
The department's words
4.5.30* System Maintained in Good Repair
One of the faucets at the 3-compartment sink at the ware wash machine does not have hot water.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Food Code 5-205.15 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Backflow test on file
In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department
Storage-Separation-Poisonous or Toxic Materials
The department's words
4.7.3* Storage-Separation-Poisonous or Toxic Materials
Chemicals are stored above single service items the maintenance room.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Non-critical (15)
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
The department's words
4.2.22 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
The establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
The department's words
4.3.31 In-Use Utensils - Between-Use Storage
The ice scoop is stored with the handle in contact with culinary ice.
Food Code 3-304.12 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Serving utensils
- A separate utensil in every dish, with a handle long enough to stay out of the food.
- Between uses, rest it in one of six places: in the food with the handle up out of it; in a closed bin of dry food that is not TCS food; on a clean, sanitized spot; in running water (moist food like ice cream); in a clean, protected spot (a scoop for food that is not TCS food); or in water at 135°F or above. Never on the bare table, a towel or in another dish.
- Change it when dropped, used in another dish, or touched at the food end, and at least every 4 hours.
From Food Code 3-304.12
Clean plates and no re-serving
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Buffets and self-service
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Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
The department's words
4.4.105 Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storage
Single service items are not stored to prevent contamination.
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
4.4.11 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Shelving in walk in is not smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.
Food Code 4-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
4.4.61 Fixed Equipment-Spacing or Sealing
The hand sinks’ seals are damaged (not completely sealed to the adjacent wall).
Food Code 4-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
4.4.63 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Reach-in cooler gaskets are broken. (Bar fridge)
Food Code 4-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Equipment in good repair
In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
4.4.85 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning
Shelves and fan covers in the walk-in cooler are dirty. (Meat shelf) Reach-in cooler handles and gaskets are dirty. (At front cook line) Non-food contact surfaces of various equipment are dirty. (Exterior surfaces of heat lamps) Shelves in the back storage area are dirty.
Cited 4 times
Food Code 4-602.13 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean
In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.1 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Various wall surfaces are not smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. (Bar area) Various floor surfaces are not smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. (Server drink/salsa area)
Cited 2 times
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
Handwashing Aids and Devices-Use Restrictions
The department's words
4.6.26 Handwashing Aids and Devices-Use Restrictions
There is a soap dispenser at the dump sink in the bar.
Lighting-Intensity
The department's words
4.6.31 Lighting-Intensity
Light intensity at food preparation surfaces is less than 50 foot candles.
Employee Accomodations-Designated Areas
The department's words
4.6.37 Employee Accomodations-Designated Areas
Employees personal food items are not separated from food for the establishment.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.40 Repairing-Physical Facilities
Various floor surfaces are damaged. (Bar area) (walk-in freezer) Various walls are damaged. (Small holes) Areas of the floor are missing grout. (Back storage)
Cited 3 times
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.41 Cleaning-Frequency and Restrictions
Walls are dirty in various areas.
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
4.6.43 Cleaning Ventilation Systems-Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Ceiling air vents are dusty.
Food Code 6-501.14 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Hood filters clean
In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
4.6.5 Floor and Wall Junctures-Coved and Enclosed or Sealed
Not all floor/wall junctures are coved and sealed. (Damaged coving near back hand sink)
Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
Are you Los Cucos? Fix it
EarlierMar 3, 2026Routine inspection73 points
27 violations listed, 10 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierDec 1, 2025Routine inspection77 points
39 violations listed, 12 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierJun 3, 2025Critical Item3 points
3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierApr 30, 2025Routine inspection29 points
11 violations listed, 5 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierDec 12, 2024Routine inspection9 points
9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierAug 15, 2024Follow-up inspectionRe-checked earlier items
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
EarlierAug 14, 2024Routine inspection132 points
53 violations listed, 23 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierNov 1, 2023Routine inspection38 points
13 violations listed, 5 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
EarlierJul 5, 2022Routine inspection34 points
15 violations listed, 5 marked critical.
The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.
Source: Salt Lake County Health Department. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
What you can do
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Learn how these get fixed
Free, step-by-step guides for each item.
- Cold food above 41°F Read the free guide
- No backflow test on file In CleanCleaver: Backflow device test
- In-use utensils stored wrong Read the free guide
- Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop
- Hood filters need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Hood filters
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About this record
Open the county's Inspection Reports, choose Food Service, and search for the name.
Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.
Zero points means the inspector found no problems. Salt Lake County adds points for each problem. Big ones, the kind most likely to make someone sick, add more.
Each violation the inspector finds adds 1, 3 or 6 points, by how likely it is to cause illness. The points add up to the inspection score. The county uses no letter grade.
- Listed as
- Restaurants: plated
- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 52 points
- Source
- Salt Lake County Health Department
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