Taco Samich
A3525 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix 85051
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79486
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history15 on record
2026
Jul 8, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
***2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*** Observed the following time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods with an internal temperature of 47-50*F in the front reach in cooler: cut tomatoes, shredded lettuce, green salsa, red salsa and shredded cheese. Person in charge (PIC) states items were placed in unit an hour before inspection and are constantly being refilled. Ambient temperature of reach-in was 45*F at beginning of inspection. Explained to PIC that 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 foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Unit was able to reach 41*F by end of inspection. PIC states they have purchased a new unit that has recently been delivered and will be replacing in the following days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Mar 14, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Mar 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection to occur by 3/14/25.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut tomatoes, cream, lettuce and green and red salsa with an internal temperature of 48F in reach in unit next to hot holding case. Measured the unit to find it had an internal temperature of 56F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cut tomatoes, cream, lettuce and green and red salsa with an internal temperature of 48F in reach in unit next to hot holding case. Measured the unit to find it had an internal temperature of 56F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 3/14/25
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
2024
Dec 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
This advisory was completed with person in charge to discuss and review cold holding equipment. Discussed cold holding temperatures and adequate temperature devices.
Jul 31, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cook line fridge with cut tomatoes and salsa at 54F. The internal temperature of the unit was found to be 52F. Person in charge states that TCS food was put in unit 2 hours ago. 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.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cook line fridge with cut tomatoes and salsa at 54F. The internal temperature of the unit was found to be 52F. Person in charge states that TCS food was put in unit 2 hours ago. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on the 8/2/2024
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Apr 18, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Printed for person in chargeAward: B,Signer: Fernonda N.
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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 salsa in plastic containers without documentation to indicate that it is being used as time as a control. Person in charge states that the salsa has been placed out 20 minutes ago. Had person in charge label and mark the start and discard time of salsa. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 8, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment provided an updated parasite destruction letter from seafood supplier. Parasite destruction letter was verified via electronic means and uploaded to EDMS.
Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Note:Discussed time as a control for the salsa bar. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: Daysy Segura
Aug 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Needs to get an updated 2023 parasite destruction letterNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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: Daysy Segura
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →