Don Pancho Taqueria

6710 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Don Pancho Taqueria eight times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Don Pancho Taqueria trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed green salsa with a date mark of 2/18-2/24, a container of red salsa with a date mark of 2/14-2/20 and a container of breaded beef milanesa with a date mark of 2/4-2/10 inside of the reach-in refrigerator. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection (see embargo form). 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)

3-501.18

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink that was testing below the 50-100 parts per million range for chlorine sanitizer according to the testing strips. The person in charge prepared a new sanitizer batch and after testing with their test strips, the sanitizer concentration was within the appropriate range of 50-100 parts per million for chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with person in charge to regularly use their testing strips to check the sanitizer. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Discussed with person in charge to work towards acquiring a CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food scraps and other greases on the floors near the main kitchen area. Discussed with person in charge to clean the kitchen on a more frequent basis. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jun 24, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jun 2, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Correct prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Pancho Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Pancho Taqueria on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Pancho Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Don Pancho Taqueria.

How does Don Pancho Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Don Pancho Taqueria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Don Pancho Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Pancho Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Don Pancho Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Don Pancho Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Pancho Taqueria is inspected around five times per year on average.

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