El Tacazo Inc
A5239 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-43686
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 17, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed broken drawer at prep-table behind grill and some cracked tiles with holes throughout prep-area, grill area and backroom prep-area. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to be maintained in good repair at all times and floors required to be smooth and cleanable.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Oct 13, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed torn plastic curtains in walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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.
Aug 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Not preparing catering orders at time of inspection.
Oct 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering orders being prepared at time of inspection.Facilities inspection conducted.
Mar 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No catering orders being prepared at time of inspection.Facilities inspection conducted.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Angelica Riggle
2023
Dec 1, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No catering orders being prepared at time of inspection.Facilities inspection conducted.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Eva Tejeda
Sep 15, 2023RoutinecleanA°
Facility InspectionNo food prep of caterings at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection. Provided Maricopa County Handout: TCS foods; date marking; cooling methods. Recommend: Sher-Mitt poly grill glove usage for raw eggs. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: handwashing procedures. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Cristal Garcia
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →