Taqueria el Padrino
A°3538 W Calavar Rd, Phoenix 85053-5513
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-24-00185
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Aug 24, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility inspection conducted. No food was prepared at time of inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining all equipment in good working order.
Aug 20, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Called operator to determine schedule
Apr 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed beef being cooked prior to cooling and portioning. Product is cut, cooled and portioned for use. Normal storage is less than 4 days
2024
Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Ernesto V.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Ernesto Vargas
Apr 3, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Stopped by business to complete an inspection. Business door at address was locked. Left business card in door. Will email to get business hours.
Feb 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°
OC Re-Inspection - Food Processor Class 4This inspection was conducted with the owner.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Ernesto V. at the time of this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations noted on the previous report have been corrected.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Ernesto Vargas
Jan 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
OC Inspection - Food Processor Class 4This inspection was conducted with the owner.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Ernesto V. at the time of this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Correct all listed violations prior to re-inspection.If violations are not corrected by established timeframes, legal action may result.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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,Signer: Ernesto V.
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. 1. The hand sink next to where the ice machine was located is not currently functional. This hand sink must be repaired to be fully functional with hot and cold water available. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap; 1. There is a flexible water line from an ice machine that was removed that is extending into a floor sink. This water line must be removed or it must be proper re-connected to another ice machine. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas; 1. There is a large opening in the wall where the plumbing for the old ice machine has been repaired. The floor beneath where the old ice machine was installed is also currently bare cement. Properly repair and enclose the opening in the wall and the floor in the ice machine area to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. 2. Provide a stand for the water heater below the hand sink in the kitchen that is smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →