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Taco Elegante

A

263 E Warner Rd, Gilbert 85296

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79491

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.

97
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 27, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 23, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 28, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Sep 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report sent by email.

May 28, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***3rd repeat violation*** Observed neither employee had their food manager certificate. Per employee the owner and his wife, who were not present during the inspection, have the certificate. Inspector to send via email, the website where employee can get certificate, so a certified food protection manager is in the establishment whenever its open and operating. 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 a pan of raw chicken on top of a pan of raw pork and above a box of raw beef. Employee moved the pan of chicken at the time of inspection. Also observed in the cold holding prep table raw eggs in the shell behind cooked bacon. Had employee switch items so the raw eggs would not be passed over the bacon. Foods shall be stored according to their final cooking temperature, with raw chicken on the bottom, or at the front of prep tables, and ready to eat foods at the top of the shelf. 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.

Feb 23, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***2nd repeat violation*** Observed no food protection manager present in establishment. Per PIC, they are working on obtaining it. 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

2025

Oct 27, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

Aug 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Apr 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

2024

Dec 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Sep 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Apr 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Juan Gonzales

2023

Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed. 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.Award: A,Signer: Marlyn Soqui

Aug 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report was emailedThe 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: A,Signer: Joan Gonsales

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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 →