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The Taco Spot Christown

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1703 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix 85015

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405686

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026May 27, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 13, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 17, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 26, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 14, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jun 17, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ownership remains the same. Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit as a Class 3. Establishment has at least 5 different items that undergo advanced preparation (cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot holding): refried beans, rice, beef, birria, and chicken. The permit will be upgraded to a class 4. Owner was made aware that permit fees will be adjusted accordingly.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site during the inspection. Informed person in charge (PIC) that 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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in cooler in disrepair, with minor leaking from the fan and a bucket placed underneath to catch the water. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Mar 3, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Nov 13, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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

May 27, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles in kitchen and prep areas, chemicals were identified and labeled at time. Please ensure all hazardous cleaning chemicals are clearly labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Sanitizer buckets in prep area measured 0 ppm available chlorine during inspection, solutions were re-made at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm and wiping cloths are stored submerged in approved sanitizers between use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Nov 19, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Advisory - Violation Correction

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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 →