El Gran Taco Loco #2 LLC
A412 E Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg 85390
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54172
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 25, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed establishment's use of Time-As-A-Control for their salsa bar with the owner.
Inspector's notes
Observed significant damage to the ceiling located above the reach-in refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen area. Per manager, there was a water leak and the exterior of the building was repaired, but not the interior. The establishment shall repair the section of ceiling in question and restore it to a state of being smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 8, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the manager: 1) Utilizing probing thermometers regularly to ensure compliance with temperature requirements for food 2) Utilizing Time-As-A-Control for the salsas at the salsa bar 3) Maintaining the public/employee restroom stocked with soap and paper towels
Inspector's notes
Observed significant damage to the ceiling located above the reach-in refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen area. Per manager, there was a water leak and the exterior of the building was repaired, but not the interior. The establishment shall repair the section of ceiling in question and restore it to a state of being smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Nov 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked beef in a plastic to-go style bag hot holding in a metal pan on the steam table. Spoke with PIC and beef was moved to clear food safe storage bag. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy dust build up around vents on kitchen ceiling above the cookline. Ensure these are cleaned by the next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 7, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Certified food manager certificate is expired and there is no certified food protection manager on site during inspection. 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.
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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
Observed can opener blade with food debris build up. PIC placed can opener at the dish area to be washed/rinsed/sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked beans (prepared Saturday) and salsa (prepared Friday) without a date mark cold holding in two-door cooler near the stove. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked 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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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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 heavy food debris build up on the stand portion of the blender. PIC stated they will have it cleaned. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2024
Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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.Signer: Yazmin Haguin,Award: Not Participating
2023
Dec 7, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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,Signer: Yazmin Holguin
Aug 17, 2023Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Yazmin Holguin
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter*****Ceiling area is in poor condition - bubbled and peeling paint, near the freezers. Repair and maintain. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →