Los Favoritos Taco Shop
A°8489 E Mcdonald Dr, Scottsdale 85250
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08231
Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Sep 3, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Minimum temperature of prep refrigerator holding TCS foods across from the hot wells observed at 34.3°F with inspector's min/max thermometer.
Aug 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed wet nesting/ precleaning. Discussed re-use of sour cream containers.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheese/53°F, Pico de Gallo/49°F, sour cream/55°F, cooked potatoes/44°F, cooked rolled tacos/47°F, cooked ground beef/47°F, and cooked fish/44°F in the prep refrigerator across from the hot wells. Observed a pan of raw chorizo/63°F stored on the cutting board of the prep refrigerator.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. After discussion with the PIC it was determined all TCS foods were within safe time parameters. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Minimum temperature of prep refrigerator holding TCS foods (see violation #22) across from the hot wells observed at 49.8°F with inspector's min/max thermometer.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below by re-inspection (9/3/20206). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed stacked clean food buckets stored on the floor in the employee restroom. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. PIC moved buckets to ware washing area to be sanitized. Discontinue storage of food equipment in toilet rooms. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
May 11, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large pot over 12 inches deep of cooked red salsa with an internal temperature between 50-52°F in the walk in refrigerator. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the red sauce was cooked last night and has been cooling since.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Reviewed cooling methods with the person in charge. Sent cooling logs and cooling accurate guidance documents electronically. Discussed purchasing additional ice paddles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jan 21, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Proof of correction for Priority Foundation violation #48, 4-302.14, was received electronically on 1/19/26.
Jan 16, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment's policy for cleanup of body fluid accidents, provided guidance doucment. Discussed Big 6 and foodborne illness related symptoms.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in refrigerator observed a bag of raw chicken stored directly on top of packaged raw beef in the same bin.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Provided guidance document for proper storage in cold holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
On the line observed a container of raw pork chorizo/54°F held at room temperature. In the glass door beverage refrigerator observed a container of portioned cooked carrot + vegetable mix/46-47°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the chorizo had been at room temperature for about an hour. The chorizo was relocated to refrigeration at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the cooked carrot + vegetable mix was in the glass door refrigerator for over 4 hours. The cooked carrot + vegetable mix was discarded by the PIC at time of inspection. In glass door refrigerator observed thermometer measuring ~47°F. With inspector's min/max thermometer observed minimum temperature of 48.5°F. Instructed PIC to discontinue storing TCS foods in the unit until it is serviced and maintains TCS foods at 41°F or less. 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.
Inspector's notes
Establishment utilizes Quat sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets. No Quat test strips observed onsite.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
2025
Sep 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 15, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 8th Consecutive Violation.
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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Mar 6, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 7th Consecutive Violation
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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
2024
Oct 9, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6th Consecutive Violation
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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Jul 24, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding
Inspector's notes
Observed no food manager present at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charged that a certified food manager should be present during hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5th Consecutive Violation
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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
Feb 28, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.Correct prior to next routine inspection.4th Consecutive Violation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Marylu Sanchez
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed fan guards in the walk-in cooler with excessive organic debris buildup. Discussed with Chef that that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed tomato dicer stored on shelf in employee restroom with foods debris encrusted on the blades. Chef instructed dish washer to clean at time of inspection. Discussed with Chef that all clean equipment should be free from debris. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 31, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection managerCorrect prior to next routine inspection.3rd Consecutive ViolationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Marylu Sanchez
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 hand wash sink in employee restroom with no hand soap available. Chef refilled at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that all hand wash sinks should have hand soap available at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 31, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.2nd Repeat violation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report was emailed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Miguel Lopez
Priority Foundation-7-101.11, Pf: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers Observed an unlabeled spray bottle by the back hand wash sink. Person in charge (PIC) stated that it was a new bottle that contained bleach. Observed an unlabeled bottle stored on the packaging shelf. PIC stated it contained cleaning solution for cleaning the tables. PIC pulled both bottles to have them labeled. Discussed with PIC that all chemicals need to be labeled properly to ensure proper usage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed sanitizer bucket with towels stored in it that measured 0ppm with chlorine test strips. PIC dumped and made new batch at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that sanitizer bucket solutions should be changed at a frequency of at least every 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →