Oscar's Taco Shop

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17014 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73656

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.

Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the following topics/requirements with the manager: 1) air gaps at drainpipes 2) storing in-use utensils.

Apr 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the manager: 1) Cooling requirements 2) Date-marking requirements 3) Utilizing up-to-date chlorine sanitizer test strips to verify proper concentrations at the 3-compartment sink.

2025

Nov 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling procedures.

Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - salsa);--Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (i.e. - salt);--Food Temperature Measuring Devices (i.e. - food probe thermometer);--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - chemical storage)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:

Apr 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 4, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed knives stored between cooler units. PIC removed knives and placed them in the dish area. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Aug 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Associate was taking orders at the cash register and then moved into the kitchen to help cook assemble orders. Associate donned gloves and did not wash hands. Discussed with PIC and hands were washed. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy food debris and soil on the dicer and can opener blade. PIC placed items in the dish area to be washed. 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.

Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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.Award: A,Signer: Juan Ruiz

2023

Nov 8, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling of food items to 41*F after cookingProvided cooling charts to assist with verifying cooling practicesVerbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with .Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Juan Ruiz,Award: Not Participating

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

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed numerous food items in walk in cooler such as diced potatoes, raw chicken, in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Food that is not in a cooling process must be stored covered. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed raw shrimp stored in sandwich prep refrigerator with a temperature of 46*F. As per the person in charge, shrimp was placed in unit frozen approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. Grill cook placed cooked al pastor next to shrimp in sandwich prep cooler after cooking approximately one hour prior to inspection. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Shrimp was placed in freezer to quickly chill to 41*F during inspection. Al pastor was placed in walk in cooler to cool to 41*F. Advised person n charge not to place warm foods in top portion of sandwich prep cooler. 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 →