Taco Boys
A2949 N 32nd St, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03415
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Apr 22, 2026Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed removing old date mark stickers before washing dishes. All TCS foods were properly date marked at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsas cooling in large, deep containers. PIC took temperatures two hours prior to inspection and temperatures at time of inspection were within parameters. PIC placed ice wands in cooling containers of salsas. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged 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.
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Observed wiping cloth bucket in dining area with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. 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.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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Observed cutting board by charcoal grill with deep grooves that make them difficult to clean. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
2025
Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: provided backflow testing information regarding reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow assembly at beverage carbonator via e-mail. Emphasized importance of handwashing training.
Jul 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. PIC is currently enrolled in Food Protection Manager coursework. Of note: discussed monitoring of chemical sanitizer concentration. Please ensure hand washing sinks are only used by employees and are designated for hand washing only.
Mar 26, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Discussed backflow prevention. Atmospheric vacuum breakers (AVBs) shall not be kept under constant pressure when not in use.
Inspector's notes
Observed steady leak at mop sink faucet when faucet handles were both set to the "off" position. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Dec 3, 2024Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed steady leak at mop sink faucet when faucet handles were both set to the "off" position. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed cell phone and coffee tumbler located on shelf above meat cutting station while raw pork was being cut on a slicer and with a knife. Please ensure designated areas are provided for employee personal items to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, and single-use articles. Person in charge (PIC) moved items to designated area to correct during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Sep 26, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Inspection report e-mailed.Of note: also discussed upcoming AMC training visit. Training visit re-scheduled to 10/2/2024.
Inspector's notes
Large cutting board near asador-style charcoal grill was heavily scored and no longer smooth and easy to clean. Ensure cutting surfaces are maintained in good condition so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Sep 18, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for September 27, 2024. A photo of the test strips may be provided to the inspector via e-mail in lieu of in-person re-inspection.AMC Training visit was tentatively scheduled for September 25, 2024.
Inspector's notes
Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration at in-use mechanical dishwasher in bar was measured at 0ppm at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer solutions shall be maintained at 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) and employee primed sanitizer several times and ran dishwasher until proper concentration of sanitizer was achieved. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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
Large cutting board near asador-style charcoal grill was heavily scored and no longer smooth and easy to clean. Ensure cutting surfaces are maintained in good condition so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
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Person in charge (PIC) was unable to locate quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer test strips at time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Existing quat sanitizer solutions were verified by inspector to be within proper concentration during the inspection. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for September 27, 2024.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
May 15, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kevin Barra
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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... Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink measured 0-10 ppm QUAT during inspection, solution was drained and refilled however concentration was still weak. Service call was placed for chemical dispenser and a chlorine solution was mixed manually. Please ensure QUAT sanitizer is maintained between 150-400 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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... Observed open bottle of cocktail mixer being stored in ice well with beverage ice during inspection. Bottle was removed and contaminated ice was discarded. Please ensure all ice used for beverages is protected from contamination and ice used as an exterior coolant is prohibited as an ingredient. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA°
FD-23-03415. Class 4 E&D 10+ Seating. Permit Approved. Not operating at time of inspection. City Approval Pending.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.New owner inspection conducted with owner, Sam.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed report to owner.Please address the following prior to first routine inspection:1. Caulk backsplash at soda counter.2. Caulk gap between bar counter top and wall.3. Seal gap around grease trap lid.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA ML,Signer: Suminder S
Oct 17, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Met with owner, Sam. Establishment is undergoing remodel. Not operating at time of inspection. Will follow up when remodel is complete for permit issuance.No county legal action will result from this 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 →