Senor Taco
A525 N Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear 85338
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15096
Score based on 9 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
Apr 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 4, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed illness reporting policy and reheating for hot holding with the manager.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee restroom opening up into the kitchen area of the establishment without a self-closing mechanism installed on the door. The establishment shall ensure the restroom door associated with the kitchen is self-closing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Per manager, the establishment is planning on replacing the walk-in refrigerator in the near future. Reminded manager to apply for a remodel through Permit Center prior to any remodeling taking place. The remodel application can be found at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
2024
Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 16, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Discussed obtaining additional Food Protection Manager Certifications with manager.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dark organic matter along the walls and inner components of the ice machine. The organic material was not directly contacting the ice. The establishment shall clean the ice machine at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic matter and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a variety of salsas and cooked vegetables, including jalapenos, located at the salsa bar registering internal temperatures ranging between 47°F-52°F. The salsas are held cold in a well using ice. Per manager, the salsas were placed at the salsa bar an hour prior to the 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. Explained Time-As-A-Control procedure as a viable option if the ice is not an adequate means of holding the salsas at 41°F or lower to manager. The establishment will use Time-As-A-Control for any perishable food items at the salsa bar moving forward. 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
Observed accumulation of debris throughout establishment including along the vents at the ceiling, along the walls near grill and 3-compartment sink. In addition, observed wall juncture without proper calking at the table near cook-line. In addition, observed broken cove base tile near back door. The establishment shall maintain the physical facility clean and in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed getting additional staff certified as a Food Protection Manager to ensure proper coverage during operating hours with manager.Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jennifer Escareno
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 sink near ice machine turned off. In addition, observed hand sinks in the men's bathroom and in the kitchen near the ice machine without access to soap. Soap dispensers at both sinks did not dispense soap. The establishment shall maintain the hand sinks in good repair, stocked with soap and towels, and accessible to promote proper hand washing practices. The manager turned the sink near the ice machine back on and stocked both sinks with soap. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Observed 2 deep (8 inches) containers of cooked beans and 3 deep buckets (2 gallon) of cooked salsa in the walk in refrigerator registering internal temperatures ranging from 45°-53°F. Per manager, the food items were cooked and placed in the refrigerator the night before. The establishment shall cool perishable food items from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional 4 hours. The manager voluntarily discarded the food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. Observed 2 deep (8 inches) containers of cooked beans and 3 deep buckets (2 gallon) of cooked salsa in the walk in refrigerator registering internal temperatures ranging from 45°-53°F. Per manager, the food items were cooked and placed in the refrigerator the night before. The establishment shall use containers that are designed to facilitate proper cooling. Discussed using shallow trays, ice wands, and ice baths to cool beans and salsas with manager. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 8, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jennifer E. Report e-mailed to manager.Provided information about obtaining additional Food Protection Manager certifications via e-mail.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jennifer Escareno
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed missing or damaged vinyl cove base sections at junction between wall and floor throughout back of house (BOH). Please ensure floors, walls, and ceiling are maintained to be smooth and easy to clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 23, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Manager reached out via phone call - AMC training rescheduled for August 30, 2023 at 3pm.
Aug 16, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Samantha M. Report e-mailed to manager.Recommended usage of ice wand/paddle for cooling deep containers of cooked salsas or soups.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #21A, 3-501.18, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.An AMC training is scheduled for August 23, 2023.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Embargo Lbs: 12,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Samantha Miranda
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Observed hotel pan of cooked shredded beef and styrofoam cups of cooked salsas in walk-in refrigerator. Beef had marked prep date of 8/6/2023 and salsas 8/8/2023. Confirmed with person in charge (PIC) that these prep dates are accurate. Beef should have been discarded on 8/12/2023 and salsas on 8/14/2023. Please ensure ready-to-eat TCS foods are not kept past 7 days. PIC voluntarily discarded items at time of inspection. See embargo form. Provided date-marking guidance documents in English and Spanish. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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 →