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Taco Johns-1620 La Porte RD,BLDG 1620 La Porte Rd,Waterloo IA 50702
INSPECTION DETAILS
Inspection Date Inspection Type ) ���� UA Inspection Number
07/23/2026 Annual Inspection
(ection 1Yr , (J 12163
Lead Inspector Shift Station Unit
BRAD BALDWIN NIA N/A N/A
Other inspectors
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SUMMARY OF INSPECTION
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Passed codes Failed codes N/A codes
NEXT STEPS
Please direct questions about your Inspection to: Reinspection Date
BRAD BALDWIN
08/25/2026
brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org,3192914319
GENERAL NOTES
BRAD BALDWIN-07/27/2026 @ 15:34
•$50 annual inspection fee
BRAD BALDWIN-07/27/2026 @ 15:34
•Commercial Fire Inspector-brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org-Work:319-291-4319(#5)-Cell:319-230-1224
BRAD BALDWIN-07/27/2026 @ 15:35
•If all corrections are made before the scheduled re-inspection date,you can call to set up an earlier re-inspection.Normal operating hours for
inspections&re-inspections are Monday-Friday,9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.*****Re inspection fees may be assessed for subsequent re-inspections.Re-
inspection fees start at$100,then$150,and$200 for all subsequent re-inspections.
BRAD BALDWIN-07/28/2026 @ 12:20
Did not gain access to parking lot(west)accessory building.
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Report completededpost stinspection
Megan Gardner Date: BRAD BALDWIN 07/28/2026
CHECKLISTS
GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM 1 OF 8
Additional Codes
sta Code Description
Fail 1010.2.4-Locks and latches.
Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of Location:South exit door
doors where any of the following exist:1.Places of detention Comments:Permanent approved signage shall be installed to doors
or restraint.2,In Group I-1,Condition 2 and Group 1-2 stating,"THIS DOOR SHALL REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING
occupancies where the clinical needs of persons receiving BUSINESS HOURS"
care require containment or where persons receiving care
pose a security threat,provided that all clinical staff can
readily unlock doors at all times,and all such locks are keyed
to keys carried by all clinical staff at all times or all clinical
staff have the codes or other means necessary to operate the
locks at all times.2.3.In buildings in occupancy Group A
having an occupant load of 300 or less,Groups B,F,M and S,
and in places of religious worship,the main door or doors are
permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices
from the egress side provided:2.1.3.1.The locking device is
readily distinguishable as locked.2.2.3.2.A readily visible
durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to
the door stating:"THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN
THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED."The sign shall be in letters 1 inch
(25 mm)high on a contrasting background.2.3.3.3.The use
of the key-operated locking device is revocable by the fire
code official for due cause.3.4.Where egress doors are used
in pairs,approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to
be used,provided that the door leaf having the automatic
flush bolts does not have a doorknob or surface-mounted
hardware.4.5.Doors from individual dwelling or sleeping
units of Group R occupancies having an occupant load of 10
or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch,dead
bolt or security chain,provided such devices are openable
from the inside without the use of a key or tool.5.6,Fire
doors after the minimum elevated temperature has disabled
the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed fire door
test procedures.6.7.Doors serving roofs not intended to be
occupied shall be permitted to be locked,preventing entry to
the building from the roof.8.Other than egress courts,where
occupants must egress from an exterior space through the
building for means of egress,exit access doors shall be
permitted to be equipped with an approved locking device
where installed and operated in accordance with all of the
following:8.1.The maximum occupant load shall be posted
where required by Section 1004.9.Such sign shall be
permanently affixed inside the building and shall be posted in
a conspicuous space near all the exit access doorways.8.2.A
weatherproof telephone or two-way communication system
installed in accordance with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2
shall be located adjacent to not less than one required exit
access door on the exterior side.8.3.The egress door locking
device is readily distinguishable as locked and shall be a key-
operated locking device.8.4.A clear window or glazed door
opening,not less than 5 square feet(0.46 m2)in area,shall
be provided at each exit access door to determine if there are
occupants using the outdoor area.8.5.A readily visible
durable sign shall be posted on the interior side on or
adjacent to each locked required exit access door serving the
exterior area stating:"THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED
WHEN THE OUTDOOR AREA IS OCCUPIED."The letters on
the sign shall be not less than 1 inch(25.4 mm)high on a
contrasting background.8.6.The occupant load of the
occupied exterior area shall not exceed 300 occupants in
accordance with Section 1004.9.Locking devices are
permitted on doors to balconies,decks or other exterior
spaces serving individual dwelling or sleeping units.
10.Locking devices are permitted on doors to balconies,
decks or other exterior spaces of 250 square feet(23.23
m2)or less,serving a private office space.
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Fail 102.4-Application of building code.
The design and construction of new structures shall comply Location:Rooftop Unit-HVAC permit
with the International Building Code,and any alterations, Comments:Contractor shall obtain inspection of work completed.
additions,changes in use or changes in structures required Permit obtained 4/20/26.No record of inspection in system.
by this code,which are within the scope of the International
Building Code,shall be made in accordance therewith.
Fail 603.1-General.
Electrical equipment,wiring and systems required by this Location:Kitchen-Behind kettles
code or the International Building Code shall be installed, Comments:Electrical box loose to wall shall be anchored tight to
used and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and wall
Sections 603.2 through 603.10.
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Fail 603.1.1-Equipment and fixtureswiring.
Electrical equipment and fixtures All electrical equipment, Location:Menu TVs
wiring,devices and appliances shall be tested;and listed by
an approved agency and labeled;and installed,used and Comments:Flexible cords shall not pass through concealed areas
such as through a wall as noted during inspection.Remove cords
maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and all instructions
included as part of such listing. that run through wall,if adding new outlets to power TV's,a licensed
electrical contractor shall obtain permit and inspection.
General Housekeeping
Status Cods Description
Fail 304.3.1-Spontaneous ignition.
0 Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition,such as oily Location:Kitchen
rags,shall be stored in a listed disposal container.Contents Comments:Provide listed container with self closing lid for soiled
of such containers shall be removed and disposed of daily. rag disposal.Rags containing fats,oils or grease shall be disposed in
container and removed from the building daily.
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GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM
Electrical Safety
Description
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Fail 603.2-Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical
Location:Rooftop electric
hazards.
Identified electrical hazards shall be abated.Identified Comments:Damaged conduit shall be replaced by licensed electrical
hazardous electrical conditions in permanent wiring shall be contractor.Provide copy of invoice to email to inspector.
brought to the attention of the responsible code official.
Electrical wiring,devices,appliances and other equipment
that is modified or damaged and constitutes Conditions that
constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard shall be abated
not be used.
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GENERATED ON 7/28/26, 12:22 PM
Fail 603.2-Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical
hazards. Location:Drive-thru window
Identified electrical hazards shall be abated.Identified Comments:Remove damaged multi-plug adapter.Would approve
hazardous electrical conditions in permanent wiring shall be replacing with properly supported power strip with manual reset for
brought to the attention of the responsible code official. low wattage electronics only.
Electrical wiring,devices,appliances and other equipment
that is modified or damaged and constitutes Conditions that
constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard shall be abated
not be used.
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Fail 603.2.2-Unapproved conditionsOpen electrical terminations.
Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be Location:Walk-in cooler
prohibited.Approved covers shall be provided for all switch
and electrical outlet boxes. Comments:Provide moisture proof covers to(2)light fixtures in
cooler.Currently,one missing cover and other cover broken.
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Fail 603.4-working space and clearancesclearance.
A working space of not Working space around electrical Location:Kitchen-Electric panel
equipment shall be provided in accordance with Section Comments:Remove storage within 36"of panel and maintain clear
110.26 of NFPA 70 for electrical equipment rated 1,000 volts or path of access to panel at all times.
less,and Section 110.33 of NFPA 70 for electrical equipment
rated over 1,000 volts.The minimum required working space
shall be not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in width,36 inches
(914 mm)in depth and 78 inches(1981 mm)in height shall be
providedin front of electrical service equipment.Where the
electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches(762
mm),the minimum working space shall be not less than the
width of the equipment.Storage of materials shall not be
located within the designated working space.Exceptions:1.
Where other dimensions are required or allowed by NFPA 70.
2.Access openings into attics or under-floor areas that
provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches(559 mm)by 30
inches(762 mm).
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Fail 603.5-Relocatable power taps and current taps.Multiplug
Location:Kitchen-Above register counter.
adapters.
Multiplug adapters,such as cube adapters,unfused plug Comments:Remove multi-plug adapters,would approve to replace
strips or any other device not complying with NFPA 70 shall with properly supported power strips with manual reset for low
be prohibited.The construction and use of current taps and wattage electronics only.
relocatable taps shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 and this
code.
Fail 603.5.2-Application and usePower supply.
Relocatable power taps and current taps shall be directly
Location:Kitchen-Above register counter
connected to a permanently installed receptacle.Exceptions: Comments:Power strips daisy chained from one to another shall be
1.Where approved for use in a Group A occupancy or in a corrected.Each power strip shall plug directly to a wall outlet.
meeting room in a Group B occupancy,not more than five
relocatable power taps shall be permitted to be connected
together or connected to an extension cord for temporary use
to supply power to electronic equipment.2.Current taps and
relocatable power taps shall not be required to connect
directly to a permanently installed receptacle outlet where
used for 90 days or less for the purpose of testing the
performance of such devices.
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Fail 603.6-Extension cords.
0 Extension cords and flexible cordsshall not be a substitute Location:Rooftop
for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 817.Extension cords and flexible Comments:Remove yellow extension cord plugged to rooftop air
cordsshall not be affixed to structures,extended through handler and hangs over roof ladder,
walls,ceilings or floors,or under doors or floor coverings,
nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or
physical impact.Extension cords shall be used only with
portable appliances.Extension cords marked for indoor use
shall not be used outdoors.
Commercial Cooking Hood Suppression System
Status Code Description
Fail 606.3.3-Cleaning.
0 Hoods,grease-removal devices,fans,ducts and other Location:Kitchen hood exhaust
appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals as required by Comments:Exhaust system cleaning 65 days past due Sections 606.3.3.1 through 606.3.3.3. per
Compliance Engine.Provide contractors cleaning and report to be
uploaded to Compliance Engine with any deficiencies corrected.AKA
Cleaning Services tagged hood in June 2026
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E. Statement of Fees
FEE
Invoice Date Inspection Fee
Date Paid Amount Paid
NIA $50.00
Invoice Number
Check Number Transaction Number
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GENERATED ON 7/28/28, 12:22 PM
W A r INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE#` TOTAL DUE
a 07/31/2026 09/04/2026 2027-00000057 $50.00
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Customer#: 6135 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To:
City of Waterloo
ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable
TACO JOHNS 715 Mulberry St
1620 LA PORTE RD WATERLOO, IA 50703
WATERLOO,IA 50702
Amount Enclosed:
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COMMERCIAL FIRE INSPECTION- 1620 LAPORTE RD-07/23/26 FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323
Description Total Price
INSPECTION 1 $40.00
OCCUPANCY FEE $10.00
CUSTOMER# BILLING DATE DUE.DATE INVOICE# CHARGES
6135 07/31/2026 09/04/2026 2027-00000057 $50.00
Less Prepayment $0.00
Total Due—+ $50.00
City of Waterloo
Failure to pay in full debts listed herein within ninety days of the due date will result in an additional twenty-five percent
late fee applied to any outstanding balance. The delinquent account will be forwarded to Municipal Collections of
America for further collection efforts. Debts shall also be subject to collection through the Iowa Department of
Administrative Services Offset Program if not paid in full within ninety days.