Don Taco LLC
A5020 W Baseline Rd, Laveen 85339
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01823
Score based on 10 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 10, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet mop drying in bucket and bucket with dirty water in mop sink. Discussed with PIC that once mop is used, dirty water should be discarded and mop place upright to air-dry, and away from food.
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6-501.16 - Core: Drying Mops Predefined Comment: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls and away from food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed buildup of dirt/food debris on restroom door on both sides. Discussed with PIC that physical facility is required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris. Predefined Comment: 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.
Mar 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Hot water temperature reading 100F at 3-compartment sink and all handwash sink.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 14, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter on inside of tray inside ice machine. Discussed with PIC that non-food and food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt and dust debris. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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 hot water temperature reading 83F at 3 compartment sink and handwash sinks in kitchen. Discussed with PIC that required to supply hot water temperature at 100 F at handwash sinks anf 110F at all other sinks..
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 10/15/2025.
Inspector's notes
Observed light in restroom is very dim, one of the linear fluorescent bulbs burned out. Discussed with PIC that adequate lighting is required in restroom. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Aug 11, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee's clothing, purse and tums stored with dry storage shelf. Discussed with PIC that employee's personal items need to be seperated and labeled "employee only".
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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on prep-table. Discussed with PIC that wet wiping cloths need to be stored in bucket with sanitizer solution when not in use.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed of hole in tile in hallway towards restroom. Discussed with PIC that floor needs to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 6, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.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.Report was emailedOn 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: Delfino Montoya
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing ---Observed meat in prep sink for thawing, faucet was turned on to trickle onto meat. Per employee meat was placed out about an hour prior to finish thawing but will be cooking within the hour. Discussed with PIC proper thawing methods, either under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41*F or less; or Completely submerged under running water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 7, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Provided information on cooling foods via email.More information at:https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resourceshttps://www.maricopa.gov/4934/Spanish-Food-SafetyOperator-ResourcesNo County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. E-mailed and verified inspection report was received.Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-Toolboxhttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4534/Spanish-AMC-Toolbox------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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 40,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Delfino Montoya
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. Pozole -- 51°F and pastor meat 50°F; both were in the upright refrigerator. Per person in charge ()PIC), these had prepared approximately 7 to 8pm the previous evening (both dated 9/6). Temperature was verified by the PIC using the establishment's thermometer. Discussed proper cooling. The foods were discarded. ** 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →