City Tacos

903 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

City Tacos has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

City Tacos' latest score of 90 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention

Inspector notes: Filters of Ventilation hood above smoker is accumulated with smoke residue and black dust. Clean and sanitize as often as necessary

4-204.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Flour fan cover and ceiling around it is heavily accumulated with dust in walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize the area as often as needed

6-501.12

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: *2nd repeat* Observed cooked serrano's sitting out on counter near gridle top at 98*f degrees. Discussed keeping item maintained above 135*f degrees with PIC due to it being a cooked plant product

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Open top hot unit containing marinated care asada holding 122*f. Observed grilled onions 125*f and grilled jalapenos 88*f degrees sitting in kitchen not on a heat source. Discussed keeping foods above 135*f degrees. Per PIC items had been out of temperature less than 2 hours. Reheated at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a hair in the sour cream at the self-service bar. PIC was notified and discarded the sour cream. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection

3-101.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed a large pot of red salsa in the walk-in with two ice paddles. There was an uneven distribution of temperature where one side was at 54 °F, another at 46°F, and the other at 41°F. Person in charge (PIC) said that it was made last night. Discussed with PIC proper cooling temperatures and suggested other cooling methods for even temperature distribution. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Salsa improperly cooled was discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided Maricopa County's vomiting and diarrheal events cleanup procedure handout

2-501.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large pot of meat stew, at proper temperature, on the floor. Discussed with PIC that food should not be directly on the ground. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks with straw in multiple food contact areas throughout kitchen and above prep tables. Employee drink cup without a lid or straw (a covered beverage container with straw is allowed as long as contamination of the hands, food, equipment, or utensils does not occur) was also observed on prep table. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Ensure all employee drinks are stored in a way to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, and equipment

2-401.11

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available at time of inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was City Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at City Tacos on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at City Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at City Tacos.

How does City Tacos compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

City Tacos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has City Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is City Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, City Tacos is inspected around four times per year on average.

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