Senor Taco

CCutting Edge

16948 E Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14730

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 30, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the Priority violation #20, 3-501.14, and Priority violation #22, 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), was training staff (a verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

In vegetable walk in cooler, cooked salsa verde, prepared and stored in covered container >6 inches deep, with internal temperatures of 70*F-80*F. Per employee, salsa verde was prepared >4.5 hours. Salsa verde was discarded. See embargo form. Discussed proper cooling temperatures and methods with employees. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

On cook line, in single door glass front refrigerator, TCS foods (ranchero, sour cream, cooked pastor, cooked chicken, cooked carnitas, beans, fried chilis, fries, shelled and liquid eggs) with internal temperatures of 49*F-51*F. Per employee, TCS foods were placed in refrigerator >4 hours. TCS foods were discarded. See embargo form. Ambient temperature of single door glass front refrigerator was 50*F, taken with establishment thermometer and 48.7*F, taken with inspector min/max probe thermometer. Discontinue use of glass front refrigerator for storing of TCS foods until repaired. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times. 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.

Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA+

2025

Oct 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a small styrofoam cup in contact with beans. Maintain cleanable food contact surfaces with handles. Items removed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Jun 17, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a small sytrofoam cup in contact with beans, and three unpeeled and unwashed avocados stored in contact with shredded lettuce. Maintain clean food contact surfaces, and use handled utensils. Items removed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA+

2024

Sep 24, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Confirmed the emailed report was received.

May 22, 2024Routine4 coreA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade, and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling procedures and discussed the importance of not stacking hot, cooling foods directly on other cold foods in the refrigerator. Confirmed the emailed report was received.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Jonathan Gonzalez

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.14

Core-3-305.14, C: Food Preparation.......In the warewashing sink, observed bags of frozen shrimp thawing under cold running water in a bucket. Use the designated food prep sink for its intended purpose to help eliminate sources of contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable......Below the front service handwashing sink, the cabinet door is in disrepair and no longer attached to the cabinet. Repair as needed. The person-in-charge indicated that repair service has been scheduled. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained......No cold, running water available at the food prep sink. Repair the sink and restore cold, running water under pressure. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered.....In women's restroom, observed no covered waste receptacle for feminine products. Provide. Core-6-501.19, C: Closing Toilet Room Doors.......Observed men's restroom door open. Maintain toilet room doors closed and equipped with self-closing devices. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Jan 30, 2024Routine2 coreA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade, and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jonathan

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable.....Observed a damaged piece of formica (on top of the chest freezer) being used as a work surface; damaged upper interior surface and door gasket of the chest freezer; and damaged cabinetry below the front service handwashing sink. Maintain surfaces durable and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered.....In women's restroom, observed no covered waste receptacle for feminine products. Provide. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Oct 16, 2023Routine3 coreA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, was awarded an “A+” grade, and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jonathan Gonzalez

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered.....In women's restroom, observed no covered waste receptacle for feminine products. Provide. :

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.....Observed damaged or missing base coving by the water heater, walk-in cooler, food prep sink, fire extinguisher, rear door, etc. Maintain floor and wall junctures properly sealed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →