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Hot Tacos, Inc.

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1640 S 7th St, Phoenix 85034

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502916

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602026Feb 18, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (0 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 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 history3 on record

2026

Aug 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures. Recommend: maintenance on main walk in freezer fans. Reminder: business name is listed as Hot Tacos, Inc. Please change DBA to Taco Bell at maricopa.gov/enviro

Mar 5, 2026Re-Inspection2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County Legal Action. Re-inspection corrected virtually. See corrections attached in files.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection reviewed vomiting clean up procedures with Person In Charge (PIC). At time of inspection no written policy or procedure for vomit and fecal matter clean ups could be provided. ==== Provided vomit clean up guide via email to establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed clean salsa pump and cheese pump with visible brown organic matter on both interior food contact metal parts. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC observed brown organic matter and directed employee to re-wash, rinse, and sanitize. ===Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Feb 18, 2026Routine3 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures. Timer usage for Fries. Inspection conducted in English and Spanish.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection reviewed vomiting clean up procedures with Person In Charge (PIC). At time of inspection no written policy or procedure for vomit and fecal matter clean ups could be provided. ==== Provided vomit clean up guide via email to establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. 2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed clean salsa pump and cheese pump with visible brown organic matter on both interior food contact metal parts. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC observed brown organic matter and directed employee to re-wash, rinse, and sanitize. ===Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority foundation5-205.13

Inspector's notes

On previous OC inspection inspector notified Person In Charge (PIC) to have rpz backflow tested. During inspection establishment could not provide results of test. Notified PIC. ====Establishment does not have records indicating inspection or service on water treatment devices or backflow preventers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: ****2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed again that AVB at mop sink leaks when the water is turned on. Have inspected and repaired so that it does not leak when water is turned on. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.13 - Priority Foundation: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device

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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 →