Taco Mich & Bar
A1602 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85006
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33360
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
The county suspended this establishment's permit on Sep 10, 2026 — it was ordered to stop operating until the issue was resolved. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Mar 9, 2027, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Sep 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.
Sep 10, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the 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
Observe no hot water supply at the hand wash sink in the back kitchen by the ice machine.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS food items in the walk in cooler with internal temperature between 47-62F. TCS foods items included cheese, cooked meats (beef, chicken. bacon), cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens, cooked red/green salsas, cooked sauces, dairy custard desserts, cooked rice, deli meats (hotdogs, sausage), cooked shrimp, shrimp ceviche, and cooked meat vegetable soups/stews. The person in charge stated the food items had been stored for cold holding for more than 4 hours.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk in cooler with minimum ambient temperature between 51.8-53.6F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. Obeserved establishment's ambient thermometer inside the walk-in cooler displayed a temperature reading of 50F. TCS foods stored in the walk-in cooler had internal temperatures between 47-62F. Establishment does not have sufficient capacities for meet minimum requirements to operate and maintain cold holding/cooling of TCS Foods.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Sep 10, 2026Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Inspector's notes
Observed walk in cooler with minimum ambient temperature between 51.8-53.6F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. Obeserved establishment's ambient thermometer inside the walk-in cooler displayed a temperature reading of 50F. TCS foods stored in the walk-in cooler had internal temperatures between 47-62F.
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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to reinspection. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
May 27, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
May 18, 2026Routine3 priority2 foundation3 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels or other hand drying provision at the hand wash sink at the bar.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed faucet in state of disrepair at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. Hot water faucet handle turns but does not provide water supply. Cold water faucet handle does not provide variable control of water flow. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand soap at the handwash sink by the bar. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed knives stored as clean with dried food debris on the food contact surface. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed packaged cooked green and red salsas with internal temperature between 47-49F in the prep cooler by the cook line. Salsa containers were overfilled past capacity. The person in charge stated the salsa had been in the prep cooler less than 4 hours.
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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed first aid medications and ointments stored over packaged foods at the bar and on over uncovered food on the prep table by the back cook line.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-208.11 (B) - Priority: Storage-First Aid Supplies; Storage 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-205.11 - Priority: Incidental Food Contact, Criteria-Lubricants Addl Notes: Observed bottle of industrial 3 in 1 oil lubricant stored next to food storage containers, over packaged foods and over food equipment. The person in charge stated the oil is used for maintenance with the meat slicer. Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. . Lubricants shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.3570 Lubricants with incidental food contact, if they are used on food-contact surfaces, on bearings and gears located on or within food-contact surfaces, or on bearings and gears that are located so that lubricants may leak, drip, or be forced into food or onto food-contact surfaces. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bucket with sanitizer solution with 0ppm chorine at the front cook line. The person in charge stated the sanitizer solution was prepare the night before for use during the day.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed tongs stored between use on soiled cardboard surface on shelf above oil fryer.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed broken/missing ceiling tiles, missing shielding for lights, unsealed wood boards under stove, unsealed/broken tile flooring, and holes/gaps in walls.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 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.
Feb 17, 2026Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge to request an updated letter of parasite destruction from seafood vendors for year 2026.
Inspector's notes
Observed several cooking spoons and a knife with organic matter stored as clean. Person in charge moved items to dishwashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked green salsa cooling in a 5 gallon bucket in walk-in cooler with a temperature of 70*F. Person in charge stated that salsa had been cooling for approximately 3 hours. Person in charge moved salsa to smaller containers to rapidly cool.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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.
2025
Sep 9, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The outside roof rafter cracked open during a recent storm and exposed an outside entry into the attic. Also, the storage room has a coarse mesh ove a ventilation opening and must be reinforced with a fine mesh that prevents insects from entering. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.16 - Core: Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier
Inspector's notes
The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: 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
Jun 30, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The was no certified food-service manager present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: 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
There were no paper towels available at the front kitchen handwashing sink. The manager then provided paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
There was a box of plastic food containers stored directly on the floor of the storage room. Do not store food-related items directly on the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector's notes
The men's restroom had no toilet paper. The manager then provided toilet paper. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability
Apr 9, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed separation with person-in-charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of consomé stored on floor of walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
2024
Sep 30, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed cross-contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed packaged raw vegetables stored on flooring of walk-in unit. Suggested PIC get riser to ensure food items are at least 6 inches above the ground. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Jun 27, 2024Routine2 priority2 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed proper reheating procedures. Provided PIC (Person-In-Charge) with handwashing signage for employee restroom.
Inspector's notes
Observed deep pot of green salsa stored on the floor of walk-in cooler at 71'F. Per person in charge(PIC) salsa was cooked and cooled 1 day prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling with PIC. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) foods: cooked beef soup (6/14/24), and lime-denatured shrimp ceviche (6/25/24) stored past the discard date. Person in charge(PIC) voluntarily discarded both items at time of inspection. Discussed date-marking with PIC. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed no air gap at floor sink located by mop sink for PVC pipe from soda machine. An air gap of at least 1-inch from floor drain shall be present for backflow prevention. Secure drain lines in an approved manner such that a minimum 1-inch air gap is maintained above floor sink 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 no covered waste receptacle provided at uni-sex employee restroom. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Mar 4, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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.Report delivered via email.---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, orContact 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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Andrea
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage --- Scoop with handle buried in pan of cooked beans located inside walk-in unit. PIC stated handle is used for portioning during morning food prep prior to opening. PIC moved scoop in an upright position at time of inspection. Discussed importance of preventing cross-contamination from hands through proper storage of handle. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 22, 2023RoutinecleanA
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 inspectionInspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Rita Galvan
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →