Taqueria Tuc-Son
B8110 W Peoria Ave, Peoria 85345
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84610
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
Sep 14, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Obseved cooled rice in upright refrigerator in kitchen at 47*F. Cold hold of food t be at 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge the rice was prepared the day before. Rice was discadrded as time of inspection. Observed green salsa, red salsa in the same refrigerator at 43-44*F/ These items were placed in separate cooler to chill back to 41*F. Advised staff to use their metal stem thermometer to check cold food temperatures during operation. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed single door refrigerator in kitchen with an ambient temperature of 54.1*F, Temperature control for safety foods less than 45*F were moved to other cooler on site. Equipment must be able to maintain cold hold of food at 41*F or lower. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection to be completed on or before Thursday Sept 24, 2026
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed refrigerators on site with no method to verify ambient temperature. All cold hold equipment must have thermometers in unit to show/verify ambient temperature. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection to be on or before Thursday September 24th.
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4-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
May 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided time as control document for hot hold of jalapenos and onions. Discussed thawing ice from sides of refrigeration unit next to grill.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towel for hand sink in guest bathroom.
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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. 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. Paper towels were added to restroom for guests. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken, beef, al pastor, tripas at warmer at 125 - 130*F. Hot hold of food must be kept at 135*F when being held hot. As per the person in charge the items were cooked and placed in warmer at approximately 12:30pm - 1:00pm. Items were reheated at grill to 165*F at time of site visit. Advised person in charge to check hot hold temperatures with a metal stem thermometer during the day to ensure food remains at 135*F or greater. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Jan 21, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloths in kitchen with o ppm chlorox. Sanitizer for wiping cloths to be at 100 ppm. Discussed correct usage of sponges in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2025
Sep 3, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Per person in charge, TCS foods used for the day are purchased daily and brought to establishment. Proteins are cooked at beginning of day and anything remaining at end of day are discarded. Items such as salsas and cut produce are prepared daily. Until cooler is repaired person in charge will keep TCS food products on site at a minimum and all food will be prepared and used within same day as the current refrigeration capacities is not adequate for cooling.
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
Two-door cooler is kitchen had the following TCS items measuring an internal temperature of 49-51'F: beans, various salsas, rice, shredded cheese, cut vegetables, raw beef, and raw shell eggs. Per person in charge all items had been purchased and placed into cooler earlier in day, approximately 3 hours prior. Person in charge began to move TCS foods to other refrigeration. Ambient air temperature measured 56.3'F with min/max thermometer. 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. 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.
Inspector's notes
Two door cooler in kitchen that TCS food is stored in measured an ambient air temperature of 56.3'F with min/max thermometer. Person in charge was able to temporarily move TCS foods into smaller coolers in establishment and will call someone to service cooler. Do not hold at TCS foods in cooler until they are able to hold at 41'F or lower. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
May 21, 2025Routine1 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 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 29, 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.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: Melchor Ramirez
Apr 26, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived during business hours found online. Upon arrival door was locked, establishment not open. Will attempt inspection at later date. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 9, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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)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: Not Participating,Signer: Melchor Ramirez
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation ---Chlorine sanitizer buckets in kitchen measured a chlorine concentration <50ppm. Brought to attention of staff to remake bucket. Chlorine sanitizer shall measure a concentration of 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 14, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Managerreport 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)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: Not Participating,Signer: Melchor Ramirez
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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 →