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Los Takuchos

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7532 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85033

Food Establishment · Permit FD-68793

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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100060202320242025Jul 24, 2023 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

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2025

Dec 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer testing strips and deep cleaning throughout the kitchen and dish washing area. Kitchen not in use at time of inspection. Facility inspection. Restaurant anticipates finishing cosmetic remodel in the next 4 months.

Dec 1, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Tentative facility inspection scheduled for 12/3/2025 at 11:00 am.

Sep 9, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Ineffective visit #1.

May 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Kitchen not open at time of inspection. Facility inspection. Discussed lighting intensity inside of the walk-in cooler.

May 14, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 28, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Oct 29, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed 3-compartment sink drain.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during all hours of operation. The person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. 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

Aug 14, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during hours of operation. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing sink in the prep area next to the walk-in cooler with almost no water flowing. 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 next routine inspection.

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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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed damaged gasket around walk-in door. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Apr 9, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon reinspection, violation #46 for Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices has been corrected.Person in charge acquired more test strips for their sanitizer solution.Verified via phone message with image attached.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).Signer: Jasmin R.,Award: Re-Inspection

Apr 2, 2024Routine1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerCertified food manager must be present during regular hours of operation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).A reinspection will occur within 10 days or no later than April 11th, 2024 for Category #46: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips.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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B,Signer: Jasmin R.,Food Manager Licenses: 0

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 chlorine sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink. Person in charge was unable to find or produce test strips to test the sanitizer concentration level. Inspector utilized personal test strips to check the concentration level and verify that the concentration level for the chlorine sanitizer was between 50-100 ppm. Discussed with person in charge to acquire the appropriate test strips for their sanitizer. Discussed with person in charge to acquire test strips prior to reinspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager- must be present during hours of operationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report printedOn 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: Jasmin Ramires,Award: A

Jul 24, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. 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.Signer: Jasmin R. ,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. -- Hand soap not available for hand sank near the grill. Discussed with management importance of ensuring all hand sinks have soap, paper towels, and hot water at all times. Requested employee provide hand soap for the sink at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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. --- Observed multiple containers of TCS foods such as, red and green salsas, refried beans, menudo, pozole, carne asada, birria, consume, cabeza, guacamole with tomatoes, horchata, and Jamaica without any date markings in the walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator near grill, and reach-in fridge under the salsa bar. The person in charge (PIC) stated that the foods were cooked 1 day prior to the inspection. Discussed with management the importance of date marking ready-to-eat TCS foods within 24 hours. Requested the PIC properly date mark all cooked TCS foods in the walk-in and reach-in refrigerators at the time of inspection. Please ensure training is conducted so that employees are following date marking procedures. This is the second consecutive violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-303.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. -- Observed container of tomato juice as well as personal water bottle being stored inside the ice cooler near the beverage station. Discussed with person in charge food storage requirements: food/beverages cannot be stored inside ice coolers where ice for consumption is used. Requested the person in charge remove beverages from ice and place in nearby reach-in fridge at the 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →