Don Pancho Taqueria
C°6710 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85033
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12426
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Feb 26, 2026Routine2 priority2 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding aguas frescas, hot holding roasted jalapenos and recaulking hand sink closest to the 3-compartment sink.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Discussed with person in charge to work towards acquiring a CFPM. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink that was testing below the 50-100 parts per million range for chlorine sanitizer according to the testing strips. The person in charge prepared a new sanitizer batch and after testing with their test strips, the sanitizer concentration was within the appropriate range of 50-100 parts per million for chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with person in charge to regularly use their testing strips to check the sanitizer. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed green salsa with a date mark of 2/18-2/24, a container of red salsa with a date mark of 2/14-2/20 and a container of breaded beef milanesa with a date mark of 2/4-2/10 inside of the reach-in refrigerator. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection (see embargo form). 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). 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed food scraps and other greases on the floors near the main kitchen area. Discussed with person in charge to clean the kitchen on a more frequent basis. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 17, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed getting new cutting board and loose hand washing sink from wall in the back.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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At the time of inspection, there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager on site. The establishment shall have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during all operating hours. 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
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed organic build-up on deflector plate of ice machine. Discussed with PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine. 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Jun 24, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jun 10, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Observed no test strips in the establishment. Discussed with PIC that Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection in ten days 6/24/25. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed accumulation of dirt and organic matter underneath shelves, behind equipment. Observed accumulation of dust on fans around establishment. Discussed with PIC that the Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jun 2, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective Visit. Establishment was closed.
Mar 4, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC to fix small leak under handwashing sink.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed Ice machine with organic growth on deflector plate. Discussed with PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine. 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
2024
Nov 19, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Aug 14, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Apr 18, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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.Discussed cooling practices. Provided cooling fact sheets to establishment as a reminder to verify cooling practices.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with .Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Rosie Aquire
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed employees added soap to sanitizer for wiping cloths with chlorine sanitizer being less that 50 ppm. Discussed proper washing with soap and water and then using separate sanitizer solution for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Sanitizer was replaced and tested to be 100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 1, 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.Observed correct date marking throughout facility.Discussed verifying cooling practices of foods such as beans and caldo de res. provided cooling charts to assist with checking cooling practices.Sanitizer for wiping cloths at 100 ppmOwner of establishment has paid for a class for the Certified Food Manager Certification.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Juan A.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Juan Aguirre
Aug 10, 2023Routine2 coreA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Provided handout with changes to the food code.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 rights signed by Brigitte G.Report emailed.Provided parasite destruction guidance.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.Servicios de Servicios Ambientales comenzara a enviar por correo electrónico las tarjetas de permisos y la fractura de permisos a los permisionarios en los próximo meses. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y preciso en archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permisos y factura al momento de la renovación. Si no está seguro de si su correo electrónico es preciso se puede: Pongase en contacto con su inspector usando el numero o correo en su último inspección o Pongase en contacto con el Departamento usando los correos abajo: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) Nota:Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico y/u otra información de contactar, por favor mandar un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el siguiente sitio web:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Brigitte G.
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles above hot holding unit. Discussed including ceiling tiles, especially above food prep areas, in cleaning schedule to help prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.12, C: Cutting Surfaces Observed heavily stained and scratched cutting board on prep counter across from grill. Discussed having cutting board resurfaced or replaced to ensure a smooth, easily cleanable surface. 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 →