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Taqueria Obregon

B

3544 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403918

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

86
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Sep 9, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 7, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 17, 2026 — Routine — score 72 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)72
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Sep 18, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 17, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certfied Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No hand towels in dispenser at hand sink in Kitchen

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Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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.

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unlabeled Package of Dried Beef Jerky and Machaka being sold at front counter. PIC said it came from Mexico and when asked for a receipt, they could not provide an approved receipt that verified where beef came from.

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Predefined Comment: All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. Predefined Comment: All food from unapproved source was discarded at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B) - Priority: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed several ready to eat cooked foods in walk in cooler with no date lables. (Repeat VIolation)

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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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). 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Surfaces of equipment soiled with organic matter/residue and in need or regular cleaning.

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Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Kitchen and dishwashing area in need of regular cleaning of floors walls and surfaces. Organic and dirt build-up present.

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Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 7, 2026Routine1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Gave out Spanish Temp stickers and Three comp sink sticker and discussed,

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Cooked beans in walk in not date labeled. Discussed with manager and dated.

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Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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). 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

2025

Oct 28, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed salsa in bucket near front counter with an internal temperature of 51F. Person in charge states that items were out for about two hours. Had person in charge add more ice and water to allow salsa to cool down. Discussed with person in charge about alternate methods of cold holding such as refrigeration as well as adding ice and water to cold hold. 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.

Sep 9, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding as well as time as control for salsa bar and cooked jalapenos.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buckets and utensils in handwash sink, discussed with person in charge about using hand wash sinks only for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

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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 →