Taco Samich #3 LLC

2720 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79149

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.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history14 on record

2026

May 26, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed one prep-refrigeration unit not in use with ambient temperature between 52*F to 45*F. Per operator, unit is awaiting repairs for use of Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Discussed to ensure unit is repaired at 41*F or below prior to use for cold holding of TCS foods. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Mar 10, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator presented pest control report dated: 3/6/26, fogging treatment conducted on that day. Discussed with operator to ensure ongoing treatment for any pest issues. Observed substantial compliance with removal of equipment not in use and detail cleaning and sanitizing throughout facility. Ensure to maintain as necessary.

Feb 26, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will be conducted on 3/9/26 to verify new licensed pest control report and ensure all areas of kitchen including warwashing have been cleaned and sanitized.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed live roach crawling on wall at rear warewashing area. Operator presented last licensed pest control report dated: 02/16/26. Instructed operator licensed pest control company must be contacted for further treatment to eliminate roaches. A new report shall be presented by time of re-inspection with today's date or earlier. A re-inspection will be conducted on 3/9/26 to verify new pest control report and treatment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

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

Inspector's notes

Observed sliding doors at ice cream freezer unit not fitting properly and showing gaps. Ensure to replaced with close fitting lids to eliminate gaps. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

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

Inspector's notes

Discussed with operator to ensure deep cleaning of facility including floors, walls and ceilings specifically at rear warewashing sink areas. Ensure to maintain as necessary. Discussed detail cleaning on inside of ice machine. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed large refrigeration unit at cook line located in front of pizza ovens. This unit is no longer in use and used for storage of miscellaneous dry items. Discussed with operator removal of equipment that is no longer in use no loner in good working conditions or unnecessary to current operations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Oct 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed small leak into catch pan under three compartment sink. Ensure to fix leaks at plumbing under three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jul 17, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure loose faucet at hand sink in employee restroom is properly functional.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dust built up on exterior and interior cover of ice machine at end of cook line. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize. Fan at cook line observed with dust accumulation. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize. Maintain clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Dec 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed 20 lb of beef tongue in a deep pan temperature at 46F in cooler, was put in last night. Discussed with PIC that TCS foods needs to be cooled to 41F after 4 hrs. PIC voluntarily embargoed the beef tongue.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCore7-209.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employees coffee drink in reach in refrigerator with restaurant TCS foods. Discussed with PIC that all employee's food, drink and personal items need to be located in separate area.

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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Predefined Comment: All employee's personal items and medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All employee's personal items and medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed the day of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maria Manzo

Feb 26, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Operator provided email confirmation of Certified Food Manager (CFM) certification for Daysy S. Ensure a CFM is present during your next routine inspection to avoid consecutive violations.

Jan 22, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Received email from permit contact with photo of Certified Food Manager (CFM) Exam confirmation on February 24th, 2024 for Daysy S. Ensure a CFM is present during your next routine inspection.Emailed Advisory report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 11, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke to the permit contact and then the store manager, Daisy via phone regarding yesterdays visit dropping off returned, certified mail. During call, it was discussed that the store manager plans to be the certified food manager for the establishment. Informed manager that the inspector would email information on how to apply for the exam. Manager plans to follow up with inspector by next Thursday, January 18th once the exam has been applied for and will email confirmation to the inspector. Emailed advisory report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2023

Nov 2, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.**8TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION**Report emailed to PIC.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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Fernanda Nevarez

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 no paper towels at the back hand wash sink by the 3-comp sink. PIC provided paper towels at the time of inspection. A hand drying provision must always be available at all hand wash sinks to allow for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use >>> Observed granular insectide bait stored in the dry storage area office. PIC removed the insecticide from the establishment at the time of inspection. Discussed proper pest control measures with the PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 14, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Reviewed food storage procedures with the PIC.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Jorge Bejar

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. --Cooked beef and cooked chicken in the middle section of the steam well measured internal temperatures between 115°F-130°F. Per person in charge (PIC), these items were made less than an hour prior and were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Water was also added to the middle well. Verified the steam well was working properly and reviewed hot holding requirements with the PIC. 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 →