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Tacos N More

B

1085 W Queen Creek Rd, Chandler 85248

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-71250

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

88
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 3, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Sep 17, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 59 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)May 15, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 30, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed Pico with diced tomato cold holding at internal temperature of 51 deg F in a shallow pan on the salsa bar. Employee discarded Pico and placed fresh Pico on salsa bar. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

May 15, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM onsite at the time of 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

May 6, 2026Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC°

A re-inspection will take place on 5/15/2026 to ensure priority foundation violations #25 and #47 have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed prep cooler and salsa bar fill lines with the PIC.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM onsite at the time of 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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw lime-marinated shrimp stored above various preparations of RTE soups in the reach in cooler. Observed a pan on raw shrimp inset into anther pan of soaking dried chilis. In the walk in cooler, observed a tube of raw ground beef stored above liquid margarine, and raw marinating beef stored above beef stew. Observed raw shelled eggs behind fries in the drawer cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the reminder statement printed on the physical overhead menu and a "*" to disclose which foods are served raw or undercooked, but no menu items are disclosed with a "*." Observed the "*" also used on the menu to alert customers that wheat tortillas are also available. Per PIC, the establishment offers eggs cooked to order on multiple breakfast items and well as aguachile. No reminder or disclosure observed on the self-service tablet menu. 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. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection on 5/15/2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-208.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the first aid kit stored above various bottled beverages on the wire rack near the back door. Observed an opened package of pseudoephedrine on the wall shelf above the unapproved meat slicer. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-208.11 (B) - Priority: Storage-First Aid Supplies; Storage

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Inspector's notes

Establishment is using a meat slicer which does not appear to meet NSF/ANSI or equivalent standards for cleaning and construction. Observed sharp corners and threaded nuts and bolts to secure the blade assembly. Observed small spot welds and a rough texture on the inside of the device. No NSF label or brand label etc. was observed on the units. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. A re-inspection will be conducted on 5/15/2026 to ensure the unit is no longer in use or an NSF or equivalent machine has been purchased. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.

2025

Dec 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Provided list of accredited providers of CFPM for CFPM renewal of manager.

Aug 21, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee crack a raw shelled egg on the flat top then proceed to handle utensils and RTE food on the flat top without removing the contaminated gloves or washing her hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.

Apr 15, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed obtaining a bodily fluid clean up kit with PIC.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed mendo prepared date of 4/5, soup prepared date of 4/3, and cooked beef prepared date of 4/3 in the walk-in cooler. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC 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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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

2024

Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge ensuring that when food items are being pulled from the freezer to ensure that date marking is being updated with day 1 as the day the item was prepared and frozen and day 2 as the day the item was pulled from the freezer for a maximum of 7 days. Report emailed to person in charge.

Sep 17, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of 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

May 3, 2024Routine3 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Conducted inspection with badge number 323.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Meray Vasquez

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco--Observed open burrito and open employee drink stored over food areas by prep area. PIC relocated all employee beverages to designated storage area at time of inspection. Discussed approved areas for eating and drinking with PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises ---- Observed a packaged raw meat stored on the floor of walk-in freezer. Food must be protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. Instructed PIC to move the meat to a shelf instead of storing the items on the floor. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions--At time of inspection, observed frozen meat drippings in walk-in freezer floor. Physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 2,Award: A,Signer: Mercy Vasquez

Aug 1, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed having front house staff pull hair back or wear a hair net.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Mercy Vasquez

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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 →