Los Taquitos
B3176 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-67156
Score based on 9 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 history9 on record
2026
Jun 18, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed soda nozzles with a buildup of organic material. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed proper cleaning methods with PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 ceviche served raw and eggs cooked to order on menu without a consumer advisory. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Mar 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
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2025
Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jul 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Apr 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: please ensure reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow assembly at customer self-service soda tower is tested at least annually by a certified backflow tester and results are maintained available upon request.
2024
Nov 6, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Provided information about bodily fluid/biohazard cleanup via e-mail.
Inspector's notes
Concentration of chlorine sanitizer solution at in-use 3-compartment sink was measured at <25ppm. Chlorine sanitizer solutions shall be maintained at 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) instructed employee to remake sanitizing solution at proper concentration and re-wash, rinse, and sanitize recently cleaned items. Verified that sanitizer solution was remade at proper concentration. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Aug 1, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
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Inspector's notes
Observed al pastor pork and carne asada in steam well with internal temperatures between 110-122 degrees Fahrenheit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Person in charge (PIC) stated that al pastor pork and carne asada were cooked and placed in steam well 1 hour prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection and temperatures were verified by inspector. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Apr 23, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine 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.Signer: America Velazqu,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: B
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers. Observed a bottle of soap in the rear handwashing sink not in the original container. Chemical not in the original container shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical. Person In Charge labeled the chemical bottle with the common label name. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. Observed wiping cloths solution in the rear and at the front prep sink with sanitizing solution less that 50ppm. Wiping cloth solution that is utilizing bleach shall maintain a chemical of 50ppm-100ppm. Person In Charge supplied wiping cloth solution 50ppm-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 16, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection completed with RS 1479Report sent 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, 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-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Review Complete: CHECKED,Number of Employees: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: C,Signer: American Ornelas,Review Notes: QA-CR
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. >>>Observed employee wearing gloves cleaning dirty dishes in the three compartment sink. Employee handled clean dishes without washing hands after handling dirty dishes. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) employees must wash hands after handling soiled dishes and utensils. PIC had employee rewash the dishes and wash hands after handling the dirty dishes, before handling the clean dishes. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces. 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. >>>Observed employee dipping washed and rinsed dishes for 1 second in the chlorine sanitizer of three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC the washed and rinsed dishes shall soak in the chlorine sanitizer for a minimum of 10 seconds for effective sanitization. PIC had employee rewash the the dishes and sanitize for 10 seconds at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →