LaCo Taco & Burger Bar

A°

14601 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85260

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501381

Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Sep 11, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

May 20, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Picture of test strips have been sent to inspector and uploaded to permit.

May 14, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for test strips, unless a picture is sent to inspector prior.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed carton of raw eggs being stored on shelf above cooked chicken in prep cooler, eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer in mechanical ware washing machines, and "smartpower" (lactic acid sanitizer) in 3 compartment sink but does not have testing strips for either chemical. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer testing devices are available at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →