Rosie's Taco Shop
A1709 N Dysart Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83788
Score based on 11 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
Aug 27, 2026Routine3 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
Inspector's notes
In walk-in a large chubs of ground beef and a package of pork observed being stored in same bin. Person in charge moved ground beef to separate bin. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Raw frozen fish observed sitting in prep sink thawing. Brought to attention of person in charge to that water would need to run over fish when thawing. Water was turned on. 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.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
May 8, 2026Routine1 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
Feb 12, 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.
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
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
Inspector's notes
No hot water available at any sinks establishment. Sinks were run for several minutes and water temperature did not exceed 71'F. Brought to attention of person in charge and informed them that water heater will need to be serviced prior to re-inspection. A 24 hour re-inspection will be conducted to ensure that hot water is available at sinks. Discussed methods that can be used temporarily for heating of water for warewashing. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
2025
Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Hot Holding Temperatures (i.e. - beans)--Thermometers Provided and Accurate
Mar 31, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - spray cleaners)
Inspector's notes
Unlabeled spices found in containers on shelf.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Ice scoop at drive-thru showing signs of disrepair.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair/replace all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used (i.e.-food storage containers)
Aug 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (i.e. - manual food/vegetable slicer)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Omarr Lopez
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Omar Lopez
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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 →