PlateScore

Tacos El Pariente

A

4422 W Peoria Ave, Glendale 85302

Food Establishment · Permit FD-24-03005

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

93
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

10006020242025Jul 3, 2024 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 3, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Apr 29, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Close out

Apr 24, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

INeffective visit

Apr 7, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective Visit

Mar 19, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective Visit

2025

Dec 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 3, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed grilled onions and chiles sitting next to salsa bar measuring with an amabient temperature of 95 degrees F. Per PIC, these items were prepared approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. They were reheated to 165 degrees F and will properly hot held at 135 degrees F or greater. Discussed hot holding options.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed various salsas in the salsa prep cooler in lobby area- salsas measured with an internal temperature of 48 degrees F. Per PIC, salsa was made approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. The salsas were placed in back freezer to rapidly cool. An adjustment was made to salsa prep cooler to allow for cold holding. Discussed cold holding

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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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS foods such as salsa and tomatoes that were made within the last 3 hours, in a cooling state. The items were covered tightly with foil. The foil was removed from the containers to allow for proper cooling. Discussed not covering cooling TCS food items until the internal temperature reaches 41 degrees F or below.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

Jul 3, 2024Routine2 priorityC°
May 31, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

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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 →