Taqueria La Chin-Gada
A7448 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85303
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82617
Score based on 10 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 history10 on record
2026
Jul 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 11, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw fish thawing inside a plastic container of standing water in the prep sink.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed purchasing more metal sheet pans to help cool items. Recommended buying adequate drain plugs for 3 compartment sink and prep sink.
Inspector's notes
Observed large covered container of cooked beans dated 6/2 with internal temperature of 48*F in solid one door reach in. Person in charge (PIC) states the beans had not been out of unit all day. Ambient temperature of reach in unit was 42*F at time of inspection. All other time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods were at 41*F and below in unit. 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 voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Recommended using large metal sheet pans to cool down items before storing in large tube containers to cold hold. 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.
Mar 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 14, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed water temperature for hot water was at 68F in hand sink in public/employee restroom. Discussed with PIC that hot water temperature must be at 100F for all hand sinks at all times.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection, scheduled for 3-17-2025.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloths stored on several prep tables in kitchen and by the stove. Discussed with PIC that wet wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizer buckets.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 24, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Discussed temporary use of time as a control for salsa bar. Reviewed cooling procedures. 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)Award: A,Signer: Nidia Loya
2023
Nov 17, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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,Signer: Nidia Yoya
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11, P: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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.*****Observed bottled water and soda stored inside ice machine, in contact with ice used for consumption. Items were removed at inspector's request. Never store beverage containers in ice used for drinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →