Tacos Chisco
A18425 N 51st Ave, Glendale 85308
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86261
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jun 18, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager certificate available at time of inspection. Obtain and maintain onsite. A certified food manager must be present at all times 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
Feb 10, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment operating without a certified food manager present. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
2025
May 30, 2025Re-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. Observed cold prep counter at 38*F and food items including cut leafy greens, tomatoes and salsas at 40*F or lower.
May 22, 2025Routine3 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw portioned meats in wal in cooler at 45*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge the items were portioned prior to opening. Meats were removed from being tightly packed to assist in cooling rapidly to 41*F. Observed Pico de Gallo (44*F - 50*F) and, cut leafy greens (45*F) and shredded cheese (44*F- 46*F), Salsa (45*F) at prep counter at temperatures greater than 41*F. Establishment covered items along prep table to keep at 41*F or lower, unit did not drop in temperature and temperatures increased. Items were embargoed and discarded. Observed Arroz con Leche in beverage refrigerator by door at 47*F. Arroz con Leche was embargoed and discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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 bottle of Windex stored on same shelf of rolling cart with flour tortillas. Observed stainless steel cleaner on same shelf with to go containers.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Cleaners were placed with other cleaning supplies and away for food and single use utensils. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cold hold open top prep counter at 44*F, Food items in unit including salsa, Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese, cut leafy green above 41*F were discarded. Cold hold units must be able to hold food at 41*F or lower. Manager was contacted to call repair company. Temperature control for safety foods will be stored in walk in cooler and brought out when needed. A reinspection will be completed on or before May 30, 2025. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Addl Notes: Observed raw meats in walk in cooler that were portioned in to individual servings in tightly fit in closed container. Product was split up and placed in single row to help cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed spray nozzle (gun) attached to hose at a faucet with backflow device Hoses with nozzles may not be attached to faucets with vacuum breakers. Hose was disconnected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines
Feb 26, 2025Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cochinita, asada, and carnitas at steam table at 120*F - 130*F. Hot hold of food to be 135*F or greater. As per the person in charge, meats were heated in the oven and placed at steam table to keep warm within the prior 2 hours. Meats were reheated to 165*F and placed back into the steamer. Advised the person in charge to use a metal steam thermometer to verify foods reach 165*F when reheating. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed that cochinita in the walk in cooler was at 50*F> As per the person in charge the meat was cooked and cooled at the main restaurant the night before. Product was transferred to this location before opening. Cochinita was embargoed and discarded at time of site visit. Advised staff to transport items in ice to assist keeping food at 41*F or lower. 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 spray nozzle (gun) attached to hose at a faucet with backflow device Hoses with nozzles may not be attached to faucets with vacuum breakers. Hose was disconnected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines
2024
Oct 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed white bulk food containers holding salt and sugar with no labels on container. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
Observed elotes at steam table at temperatures between 120 - 130*F. Hot hold of food to be at 135*F or greater. As per the person in charge, the elotes were placed at steam stable at 11:00am. Advised person in charge to reheat to 165*F and held at 135*F or discard. Person in charge discarded product. Observed black beans at back steam table at 120*F. Hot hold of food to be at 135*F or greater. As per the person in charge, beans were heated at approximately 11:00am. Advised person in charge that the beans could be reheated to 165*F and held at 135*F or discarded. Person in charge discarded product. Advised person in charge to use metal stem thermometer and periodically verify hot food to be at 135*F or greater when holding hot. 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.
Jun 7, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking of packaged temperature control for safety foods.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Mario R.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mario Rebello
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at grill station. All hand sinks on site must have access to a hand drying device or paper towels. Paper towels were added to the hand sink location. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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.Discussed not cooling items such as coleslaw, cheese or other prepped items on sandwich prep table. Cool in refrigerator and than add once at 41*F or lower.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Gustavo R.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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)Award: Not Participating,Signer: Gustavo R
Jan 31, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Attempted to complete an inspection at this location. Business was closed. Spoke to employee via phone at separate location, was informed that the business has as needed hours. Requested to have owners call to determine best action or if the permit should be closed out.
Jan 16, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Attempted to complete an inspection. Business has changed weekday hours, now opening at 4:30pm Tuesday - Friday.
2023
Sep 19, 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.Discussed thawing of fish in Reduced Oxygen Packaging, remove prior to thawing or slice open packages.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Art G.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Art Gusman
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →