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EL GREEN GO'S - M

390 L ST , ANCHORAGE AK 99501

Yes, eat hereJudged 7/10/2026

The most recent inspection (opening, 2026) had no violations, and the prior issue was a date-marking/labeling lapse rather than evidence of spoiled food, contamination, or unsafe temperatures. That's a paperwork-type fix, not an active safety hazard, so it should be fine to eat here.

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Inspection history

4/27/2026Opening

No violations noted.

9/23/2025Complaint
  • [C] PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

    Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. AMC 16.60.140(3-501.17.A) ***OBSERVED MULTIPLE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING COLD HELD IN THE FACILITY THAT DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DATE MARKING IN PLACE. ENSURE THAT ALL FOODS FOLLOWING THE CRITERIA (SUCH AS: COOKED GARLIC, COOKED MEATS, COOKED BEANS, CHOPPED PRODUCE, ETC.) PREVIOUSLY NOTED ARE PROPERLY LABELED AND INFORM THE ANCHORAGE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY THE COMPLIANCE DATE NOTED.

9/23/2025Regular
  • [C] PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

    Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. AMC 16.60.140(3-501.17.A) ***OBSERVED MULTIPLE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING COLD HELD IN THE FACILITY THAT DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DATE MARKING IN PLACE. ENSURE THAT ALL FOODS FOLLOWING THE CRITERIA (SUCH AS: COOKED GARLIC, COOKED MEATS, COOKED BEANS, CHOPPED PRODUCE, ETC.) PREVIOUSLY NOTED ARE PROPERLY LABELED AND INFORM THE ANCHORAGE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY THE COMPLIANCE DATE NOTED.

4/3/2025Opening

No violations noted.

4/24/2024Opening

No violations noted.

9/27/2023Regular
  • [C] PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

    Potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be maintained at 41°F or below during cold holding. AMC 16.60.140(3-501.16.A.2.a) Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" 41*F to 135*F too long. Maintaining TCS foods under the cold temperature control requirements prescribed in this code will limit the growth of pathogens that may be present in or on the food and may help prevent foodborne illness. ENSURE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTENDED TO BE HELD COLD IS MAINTAINED AT OR BELOW 41 DEGREES F. TWO RESTAURANT PANS OF PULLED PORK WERE OBSERVED BEING STORED IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION UNITS MEASURING BETWEEN 67 DEGREES F. AND 99 DEGREES F. THE FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS WITH NO MORE THAN TWO INCHES OF FOOD IN EACH PAN. THIS MEAT WILL NEED TO BE RE-PORTIONED TO INTO NO MORE THAN 2 INCHES IN SHALLOW PANS.

  • [N] PROPER COOLING METHODS, ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT

    Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (1) Placing the food in shallow pans; (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling equipment; (4) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. AMC 16.60.140(3-501.15.A) ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE TRAINED ON THE APPROPRIATE METHODS FOR COOLING DOWN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. TWO RESTAURANT PANS OF PULLED PORK WERE OBSERVED BEING STORED IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION UNITS MEASURING BETWEEN 67 DEGREES F. AND 99 DEGREES F. THE FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS WITH NO MORE THAN TWO INCHES OF FOOD IN EACH PAN. EDUCATIONAL HANDOUT LEFT. ALSO, Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under AMC 16.60.140. AMC 16.60.150(4-301.11) ENSURE THIS MOBILE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH ENOUGH EQUIPMENT TO FOR STORING AND COOLING DOWN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THIS MOBILE UNIT HAS A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPACE AND WILL NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO EITHER UTILIZE THE EXISTING REFRIGERATION UNITS OR OBTAIN MORE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO ENSURE PROPER COOLING METHODS ARE MAINTAINED.

4/24/2023Opening

No violations noted.

4/28/2022Opening

No violations noted.