Bracero Tacos Y Tequila
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2025, Bracero Tacos Y Tequila has five inspections in the public record. Bracero Tacos Y Tequila was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed raw beef, raw shrimp and raw chorizo being stored over ready to eat foods such as cooked beef and cooked pork. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Near the restrooms, observed a sprayable pesticide present. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.12(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Nov 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 23, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish
Inspector notes: Observed the establishment selling ceviche with raw shrimp that is marinated in lime juice (no thermal process involved). Person in charge does not have a parasite destruction letter for their shrimp at the time of inspection. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
3-402.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed cooked beef tongue having a date marking of 9/24. Also observed rolled tacos, pozole, opened hotdogs, and cooked potatoes with no date marking. Person in charge states the foods with no date marking were made/prepared/opened 1-4 days prior to the inspection. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Also, all RTE/TCS foods missing a date marking were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.18
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the establishment using a trash can to store their adobo marinate. Person in charge could not provide documentation for the can being a food grade can. The use of non-food grade cans/bins (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Person in charge started moving the adobo to approved equipment at the time of inspection
4-101.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef, raw chorizo being stored over raw fish, raw beef over cooked fajitas and hotdogs. In a prep cooler, observed raw hamburger patties and raw beef being stored over ready to eat foods such as vegetables. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish
Inspector notes: Observed the establishment selling ceviche with raw shrimp that is marinated in lime juice (no thermal process involved). Person in charge does not have a parasite destruction letter for their shrimp at the time of inspection. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
3-402.12
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed the establishment offering shrimp ceviche which contains raw shrimp marinated in lemon juice. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
3-603.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
50
Jul 2, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bracero Tacos Y Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bracero Tacos Y Tequila on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bracero Tacos Y Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bracero Tacos Y Tequila.
How does Bracero Tacos Y Tequila compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Bracero Tacos Y Tequila most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Bracero Tacos Y Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bracero Tacos Y Tequila have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bracero Tacos Y Tequila means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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