Azteca's Taco Shop

2075 S Miller Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77355

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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

Inspection history13 on record

2026

Sep 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods.

Feb 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing/replacing the section of tile cove base underneath the 3-compartment sink with the owner.

Jan 27, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of grease and food debris throughout the kitchen area. Notable areas include behind/underneath cooking equipment, ventilation hood, and inside the reach-in refrigerator near the entrance of the kitchen. The establishment shall clean the kitchen area at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of grease and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed a hole in the wall underneath the 3-compartment sink. The establishment shall repair the hole in the wall in order to create a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent the harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing/replacing cove base tiles near the 3-compartment sink that are broken/missing with the manager.

Aug 26, 2024AMC Trainingsnot scoredclean

Aug 14, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Reviewed labeling requirements for cottage foods (e.g. Hielitos) with owner.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items located in a prep-top style refrigeration unit registering internal temperatures between 48°F-52°F. The perishable food items include cooked chorizo, corn, salsa, and raw-shelled eggs. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS food items were still within proper time/temperature control parameters. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. The refrigeration unit registered an ambient air temperature of 48°F. The establishment has sufficient refrigeration to continue operating. Recommended owner contact repair services. Reviewed Time-As-A-Control procedures with owner as an alternative to cold-holding TCS foods at the prep line. *2nd repeat violation An Active Managerial Control (AMC) Intervention training was offered to, and accepted by, the owner. The AMC Intervention training is scheduled for Monday August 26th at 9:00 am.

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Repeat Violation 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.

Apr 23, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentrations for sanitizer buckets in the kitchen with manager.Report emailed.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: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 4,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sandra Bugarin

#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 cooked chorizo, potatoes, ham, and cooked corn (elote) located in a refrigerator underneath the cold prep table registering internal temperatures ranging from 48°-52°F. Per manager, the food items had been in the refrigerator overnight. The establishment shall maintain cold food items at a temperature of 41° or below to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria. The manager voluntarily discarded the food items. The refrigeration unit measured 45°F using a min/max thermometer. The establishment has sufficient refrigeration to continue operating. Recommended operator contact repair services for unit. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 rights accepted by Sandra B. Report e-mailed and printed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sandra Bugarin

Sep 12, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Sandra B. Report e-mailed.Prep-style refrigerator near serving line was not holding cold at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) indicated that work order has already been placed. Unit is not being used for long-term storage of TCS foods, and TCS foods in short-term storage were kept on ice and measured at proper cold-holding temperatures during the inspection.Reviewed proper separation and storage of raw animal proteins with PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sandra Bugarin

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed covered plastic containers of cooked pinto and black beans cooling on middle shelf of walk-in refrigerator. Please ensure cooling foods are cooled in containers that will facilitate the cooling process. PIC removed lids and moved containers higher into walk-in refrigerator to correct. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 29, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment for inspection and was not able to access establishment. Person in charge indicated that establishment would be closing early due to a family emergency. Will return at a later date for routine 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 →