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Taqueria Los Gordos

A

7910 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85301

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83983

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

99
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 10, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 21, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 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 history9 on record

2026

May 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing light shield on the halogen bulb fixture by the three-compartment sink. To prevent breakage and decrease the possibility of contamination during the event of breakage all light shields must be installed, or the bulbs must be replaced with non-breakable product. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

Mar 14, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive grease accumulation on vents above grill line. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 21, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

Sep 17, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

Apr 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the use of utensils with handles for serving food items with person in charge. Report emailed.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,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 9,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Luis Sanchez

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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 multiple food items including carnitas, serrano salsa, and cooked onions in the walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, with a date mark exceeding 7 days. Carnitas date marked 3/28, serrano salsa date marked 4/1, and cooked onions date marked 3/29. Person in charge verified date marks of listed food items. The establishment shall discard cooked perishable food items after holding for 7 days including the day the food was prepared on. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 10, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jesus J.

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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 →