Checos Taco Shop

2601 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2025, Checos Taco Shop has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Checos Taco Shop's 90 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pico de gallo and cooked shredded beef (Machaca) in the walk-in cooler with lids on, temping at 50*F made an hour prior per PIC. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. The lids were removed

3-501.15(B)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the sani bucket at the line. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple cartons of raw eggs being stored on wire shelf above shredded cheese in walk-in cooler, eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items

3-302.11(A1-2)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large container of cooked birria in walk-in cooler which measured 56-61 degrees F. Item had been prepared the night before and was left out overnight rather than being cooled inside cooling equipment. Item was discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are cooled from 135 to 70 degrees F in no more than 2 hours, and all the way down to 41 degrees F in no more than a total of 6 hours

3-501.14

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket measured above 200 ppm available chlorine during inspection. Solution was diluted at time. Please ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100 ppm

7-204.11

Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment serves shrimp ceviche that is only marinated in lime (without cook step) but did not have the parasite destruction documentation to verify treatment of product for sale as raw as ready-to-eat. Documentation was obtained from distributor at time. Please ensure parasite documentation is available for seafood items which are served raw as ready-to-eat and keep document available for review at all times

3-402.12

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checos Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checos Taco Shop on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Checos Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Checos Taco Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Checos Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checos Taco Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checos Taco Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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