El Nuevo Taquito
A°4118 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80996
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
May 29, 2026Re-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. Observed side sneeze guards have been installed at the salsa bar. Observed complete consumer advisory has been added to the menu. Verified parasite destruction letters from seafood provider.
May 20, 2026Routine3 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no written policy for cleaning bodily fluids or bodily fluid clean up kit.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided operator with written instructions at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment serves raw-marinated shrimp ceviche as ready to eat but have no parasite destruction letter from seafood provider.
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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked to order eggs and raw-marinated shrimp ceviche presented for sale on digital menu but no consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. Predefined Comment: Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Predefined Comment: Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed lemon squeezer maintenance/procedures.
2025
Oct 3, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The ice scoop in the front ice bin was stored laying down with the handle touching the ice. The employee then stored the ice scoop upright in the ice. Do not store utensils with the handle touching the ice or food product. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
The dumpster enclosure had excessive trash and debris on the ground behind and around the dumpster. Maintain the area clean to prevent attracting pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Jul 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A box of cups was stored directly on the floor near the cash register area. Do not store food-related items directly on the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Apr 21, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The paper towel dispenser in the kitchen restroom had a dead battery and would not dispense. The manager the provided a roll of paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
The interior of the ice machine has an excessive buildup of calcium and must be maintained clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
The wiping-cloth bucket in the front area had no chlorine residual. The manager remade and rechecked the san bucket. Okay at 50 ppm Cl2. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
One of the dumpster lids was left open and must be kept closed at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
2024
Oct 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handwashing requirements for portable dessert cart.
May 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed the importance of maintaining the grey water disposal planter in the approved outdoor cooking handwashing sink. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Andrea V.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Andrea V.
Jan 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to 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 serviciocompleto)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercadosminoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión delplan)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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Guadalupe Ochoa
2023
Aug 29, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Guadalupe O.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Guadalupe Ochoa
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels---Observed in house packaged gummy candy being sold as grab and go with missing information on the label. Discussed how all in house packaged food items that are sold as grab and go must have: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next 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 →