Senor Taco
BCutting Edge4200 S Arizona Ave, Chandler 85248
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22291
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
Jun 16, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff which resulted in the violation.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers that containers that contain sour cream cold holding at internal temperature of 51-53 deg F in front reach in preparation unit. Kitchen manager informed the sour cream had been cold holding in reach in a short time prior and placed in walk in for rapid cooling. 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.
Jan 21, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, which resulted in the violation.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed rice being stored in the hot holding unit in plastic bags with printing on bags. Cook removed rice from bags and replaced directly in metal pan. Store TCS food items for hot holding in food grade plastic bags. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
2025
Sep 5, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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.Recommended creating a time as a control policy for the salsa bar. Provided guidance documents at time of inspection.
May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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.
Jan 24, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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.
2024
Oct 25, 2024Routine1 coreA+
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.Please include any item containing eggs in the consumer advisory.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. 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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Repeat Violation 2nd consecutive 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
Aug 13, 2024Routine2 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Discussed handwashing with PIC, 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.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Click here to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Inspector's notes
No proof of a Certified Food Protection Manager credentials onsite. Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credentials and a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Front counter sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths observed with a chlorine reading of 0ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. PIC made up a new bucket of sanitizer with a reading of 50ppm. Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Feb 14, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Manuel Utz
2023
Oct 13, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.*Discussed cleaning frequency for air vents in the restroom.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Manuel Martinez
Oct 2, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Met with owner at the establishment to discuss permit being expired; and possible NCIR. After reviewing tax ID and renew liquor license for the establishment, noticed that the LLC we had on file was recorded wrong. Checked LLC on the liquor license online and has been active with establishment since 2012.Provided owner the invoice to pay permit fee. Emailed at link to https://accela.maricopa.gov/CitizenAccessMCESD/Cap/CapHome.aspx?module=Environmental&TabName=Environmental if the owner wanted to pay online and provided physical address if he wished to pay in person. Also emailed an administrative change form to have the owner update his contact information.
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 →