Tacos Huicho
A1941 E Oak St, Phoenix 85006
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-88336
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Sep 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 18, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering operations were taking place at the time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted.
Feb 24, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering orders at time of inspection. Facilities inspection conducted.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in cooler with a minimum ambient air temperature of 47.1'F and maintaining all TCS foods within the cooler above 41'F at time of inspection. PIC was able to have an HVAC specialist arrive on-site and fix the walk-in cooler during the inspection, such that all TCS foods within are maintained at or below 41'F at all times. 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. 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.
2025
Oct 21, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Several containers of cooked meats were cooling in the walk-in cooler and were measured at 43 degrees F,, but had been cooled with plastic wrap on top and had a food depth of 5 inches. Do not cover hot TCS foods that are cooling until they have reached 41 degrees F, and do not exceed a food depth of 4 inches. Corrected by manager. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Aug 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. The manager and I discussed the catering operation. The owner has an enclosed truck for catering. Meat is grilled at the event. Cooked beans, rice, and other foods are prepared at the restaurant and brought to the catering events.
Jan 6, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed open insect control device stationed above food prep area in the dish pit. Person in charge stated insect control device will be moved to another area away from food prep and food contact surfaces. Discussed how insect control devices cannot be over food/food prep areas and that food and equipment must be protected from dead insects. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed red sanitizer bucket near cook line with chlorine concentration of 10ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (50-100ppm for chlorine). Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Oct 7, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed insect control devices being stationed above dishware and other food contact surfaces in the dish pit. Observed insect control devices being stationed directly above sugar bin located near handwashing sink by cashier counter. Person in charge moved all items away from insect control devices at time of inspection. Discussed how insect control devices cannot be over food/food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed red sanitizer bucket with chlorine concentration of higher than 200ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (50-100ppm for chlorine). Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jul 3, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No catering orders at the time of inspection, facility inspection conducted.
Inspector's notes
Observed insect control devices being stationed above raw vegetables (peppers) near the walk in cooler and above clean cooking/food utensils in the dish pit. Person in charge states they will correct that as soon as possible. Discussed how insect control devices cannot be over food/food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Apr 3, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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 delivered via email.OF NOTE: Discussed proper cleaning frequencies for food contact surfaces.---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, orContact 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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Sandra Michel
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling 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. --- Observed large portions of meat stored in covered deep plastic pans in walk-in cooler being used for cooling food after prep. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Suggested PIC to use shallow metal pans to maximize ventilation, and to use smaller portions. PIC agreed to use shallow metal pans moving forward. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No catering orders were being prepared, a facility inspection was completed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed and given to person in chargeThe 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-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sandra Michel
2023
Oct 10, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection report printed and given to person in charge.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-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sandra Miche
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →