Los Favoritos Taco Shop
A1900 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85224
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06242
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 13, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment has one CFPM who was not onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation *Second consecutive repeat violation* 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Jan 14, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Reviewed cooling methods with PIC. Discussed plumbing updates.
Inspector's notes
PIC's CFPM certificate expired in 2023. Establishment does not have any other CFPMs. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2025
Sep 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Jun 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler, observed a metal pan of cooked pork with date mark prepared 05/25. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Jan 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge (PIC). Discussed with PIC having a designated area for personal beverages and belongings.
2024
Nov 13, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no written procedure for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events onsite at time of inspection. Person-in-charge (PIC) was emailed a copy of the procedure for use in the establishment. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed food employee press down on raw meat and potato mix on flat top grill with the intent to handle ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. Informed Person-in-charge (PIC), who instructed employee to pause before touching any RTE foods. PIC instructed employee to properly wash hands and change gloves before proceeding. Spoke with PIC regarding the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Informed PIC and employee to utilize a spatula to press down raw meat instead. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
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Observed 3 large plastic buckets containing tomatillo and jalapeno salsa mix in walk-in at 50*F-51*F. Per person-in-charge (PIC), salsa mix was prepared yesterday and had remained in walk-in since then. All 3 containers of salsa were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control, all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
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Observed large container of cooked shredded chicken in the walk-in at 46*F-47*F. Per Person-in-charge (PIC), chicken was cooked at approximately 6:00 AM this morning. PIC divided shredded chicken into two shallow pans to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Aug 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Manager****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Roberto Vazquez, Manager
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed line cooked picked up tortia he dropped on floor with gloves on then turned around cooking at flat grill without removing his gloves and wash his hands. Addressed code violation with Manager. Staff was trained and observed corrected hand washing practice through out the remaining of the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers 2 Chlorine solution spray bottles were noted without identify name of content on bottles. Addressed health code violation with Manager. Manager labeled "Chlorine" on bottles at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 2, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to manager****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Roberto Vazquez, Manager
Sep 22, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation 3 core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Owner's email. ****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Roberto Vasquez, Manager
Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed male staff drinks at the cook line. Please eating and drinking outside of food prep, cooking area. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Yellow onion observed stored directly on floor. Please keep all food off of the floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed knives stuck between equipment at the line. Please discontinue this practice. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →