The Taco spot
A13580 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise 85379
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504627
Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history2 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026Routine5 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces- Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable (i.e. - manual dicer; assure unit is properly dissembled when cleaning)_______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process
Inspector's notes
**2nd Consecutive Violation** No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Bag of onions found on ground in storage area.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Food employee elevated bag of onions at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Addl Notes: Food and food containers being stored on shelving unit adjacent hand sink in cook area. Provide protective barrier (i.e. - splash guards) to prevent splash from handwashing to potentially contaminating food and equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Large metal ice scoop found stored on unprotected horizontal surface on ice machine.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location. Ice scoop was properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Manual vegetable dicer has missing piece to white dicing piece.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Black coved base in men's room is in disrepair. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair cove base prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.17 - Core: Walls and Ceilings, Attachments Addl Notes: Hand sink adjacent three compartment sink is loose at wall/fixture junction. Repair so that fixture is affixed to wall surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Mar 31, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels at two handwash stations at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC explained a work order was put in already to fix the paper towel dispenser and provided hand drying provision for the handwash sinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw cilantro in to-go bags stored in the walk in fridge. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. PIC grabbed all the bags with the raw cilantro in them and put them inside food safe plastic containers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A) - Priority: Characteristics- Multiuse; Safe
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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 →