Ta'Carbon The Real Mexican Grill 2
A2929 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix 85031
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-19846
Mexican — Sonoran-style carne asada, tacos al carbonWebsite
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 history9 on record
2026
Feb 25, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed drainpipe from the handwashing sink located in the rear of the establishment in disrepair. Repair plumbing. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Sep 23, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Improper setup of three compartment sink. Observed dishes being washed without sanitizing in 3rd compartment. At time of inspection reviewed/educated proper setup with PIC. Three comp sing washing sticker was given for proper setup and discussed proper sanitizing solution and test strips. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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 17, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Observed 2 large Packages of unopened Frozen Raw beef stored on top of raw onions in kitchen. Discussed Cross contamination with PIC. 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. At time of inspection raw meet was properly stored to prevent cross contamination in walk in-cooler. 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.
Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 21, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Cooked Beans and diced meats prepared this morning not label in walk in cooler as to date repaired. Manager will date at time of inspection. 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Apr 10, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)--Manager's certification expired. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Provided handout with changes to Food Code.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Jorge.Report emailed.Inspection rights signed by RS#1479.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,Signer: Jorge
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed door to walk-in in cooler not closing properly and with a gap at bottom of door. Ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler measured 39°F at time of inspection. Internal temperatures of cold held foods measured 41°F or below. Manager has ordered a new door and is waiting for it to be installed. Discussed having door replaced prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Aug 18, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Inspection rights accepted by Jorge A. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jorge Aldecoa
Aug 3, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jorge A. Report e-mailed.Re-inspection will occur on or before August 17, 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 175,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jorge Aldecoa
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed containers of various cooked meats, pico de gallo salsa, other salsas containing cut tomatoes, refried beans, and raw marinated beef in walk-in refrigerator with internal temperature of 49-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient temperature of walk-in refrigerator was measured at 51F with min-max thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded cooked al pastor pork, refried beans, and cooked beef tripe that were prepared the previous day. All other TCS items, per PIC, were prepared in the morning less than 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC moved these items to other walk-in refrigerator that was holding cold during the inspection. Paper copy of embargo form provided to operator. See full embargo form in EDMS. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Walk-in refrigerator was measured with an ambient air temperature of 51F with out-of-temperature TCS foods inside. Door to unit is damaged and difficult to close. Please ensure all refrigeration can hold cold at 41F or colder. Establishment has additional walk-in refrigerator that is holding cold properly. 10-Day Re-Inspection - Re-inspection will occur on or before August 17, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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