PlateScore

The King of Tacos

A

10625 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85020

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-88304

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 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 history11 on record

2026

May 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.This is a facility inspection. At the time of inspection, no food was being prepared. Only the tortilla was stored in walk in cooler. The owner stated food is prepared at farmers' markets on a grill and served immediately to customers per order.

2025

Sep 4, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Apr 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Dec 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Dec 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 20, 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 food was being prepared at time of inspection. Facilities inspection conducted. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: David S.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed dried rat droppings scattered sparingly throughout the back of some of equipment in the lobby area. The establishment must maintain premise free of insects, rodents and pests and eliminate any potential harborage conditions for rodents. Discussed with PIC about active rodent extermination project. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 11, 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 food handled at time of inspection. Facility inspection conducted. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Eduardo P.

Dec 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Attempted to reach out to owner. Left voicemail.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →