Willie's Taco Joint
B°333 E Jefferson St, Phoenix 85004
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54265
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 20, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
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2025
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper cold holding for RTE/TCS items.
Inspector's notes
Observed water at a temperature of 80 F at all sinks (prep, three compartment and handwashing sinks) located in the establishment. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. PIC stated that this is an ongoing issue due to the location and that hot water was last present the day before. PIC reset electric outlet that the water heater was plugged into and was able to restore hot water in the establishment. Observed a new temperature of 102 F for all water at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector's notes
Observed dust accumulation on air vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. This is the second consecutive violation.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jun 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about detaching spray nozzle when not in use as well as vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical dispenser to dilute quat sanitizer at three comp sink measuring 0-150ppm. Per manufacturer proper concentration is 200-400ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Staff will self dilute sanitizer until dispenser is fixed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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 dust accumulation on air vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Discussed labelling working containers.
2024
Oct 29, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Provided bodily fluid cleaning plan guidance via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed deep pan of 'cooked' chicken measured at 121'F on food prep table located across refrigeration units. PIC stated chicken is partially cooked and will be cooled and brought out of walk-in upon restaurant's needs after cooling. Chicken in question was prepped less than an hour prior per PIC. Observed no documentation for non-continuous cooking procedure and PIC was unable to state monitoring process for noncontinuous cooking process. Non-continuous cooking of raw animal proteins requires prior approval of written procedures by department. Non-continuous cooking is subject to initial heating process no longer than 60 minutes; Cooled according to code requirements; After cooling, held frozen or cold; Prior to sale/service, cooked to at least temperatures specified for raw animal foods. Instructed PIC to have partially cooked chicken cooked to full at time of inspection. PIC agreed to stop non-continuous cooking processes at the establishment. Informed PIC that approval will be required before establishment begin non-continuous cooking processes again. Provided PIC with resources on non-continuous cooking and application link should they decide to begin. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.14 (A-E) - Priority: Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.
May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.Inspector emphasized importance of ensuring that hand washing sinks are always accessible for employee use.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Syoko Koogh
Feb 26, 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.Inspection rights accepted by John H.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: John H.
2023
Nov 15, 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 inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Syoko K.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Syoko K.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →