Okay Maguey Taco Bar
A°12005 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85028
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85649
Score based on 9 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 history13 on record
2026
Jul 1, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Picture of thermometer has been uploaded to permit.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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
Jul 1, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for thermometer.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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 hand towels available at handsink behind bar, or sink near warewashing machine. Both sinks were restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with single use hand drying provisions at all times. 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
Observed large container of chicken stock date marked 6/20, and large containers of cooked chicken, and cooked pork date marked 6/23 in walk-in cooler as well. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
No food thermometer available during inspection. Please ensure a probing food temperature measurement device capable of measuring both hot and cold temperatures is available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Mar 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed replacing test strips for sink sanitizer.
2025
Dec 8, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Nov 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water at hand sinks in men's or women's restrooms. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Must repair water heaters under faucets to provide hot water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on December 4, 2025.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chorizo, green salsa, oyster soup, and cooked black beans in walk-in cooler bearing date marks between 11/7 and 11/19. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by person in charge at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.
May 30, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Jan 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Observed green peppers and pineapple in hot holding on the flat top with temperatures between 90-125*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC stated the food had been made one hour prior. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. 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.
2024
Aug 14, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Aug 13, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Observed cooked pinto beans and cooked, shredded chicken in the walk-in cooler, with temperatures of 48-50*F. The ambient air temperature of the walk-in cooler was 51*F with a 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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 an ambient air temperature of 51*F in the walk-in cooler in the back of house. Ice was observed forming behind the compressors. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. In-person reinspection will be tomorrow, August 14th. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
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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 3, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.Arrived onsite and observed the establishment has still not opened to the public, with doors locked and lights off. The patio area has been completed recently. Photos attached in AA.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 27, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.The establishment is still not open to the public. Observed doors locked and lights off. The patio area is still under construction. Photo attached in AA.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2023
Oct 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.Arrived onsite and observed lights off and doors locked. The outdoor patio area is still under construction. The next door space is becoming an F45.Emailed the contact listed in AA in an attempt to schedule a facilities inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 25, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived onsite and observed lights off and doors locked. The establishment is still remodeling the outdoor patio area. Observed large dumpster and portable restroom out front. The next door space is under construction as well, unsure if establishment is expanding or if it is a separate business. The only signage states 'Okay Maguey Taco Bar Coming Soon!'Photos attached in AA.No County legal action will result from this 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 →