El Fogon Taqueria

1327 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, El Fogon Taqueria has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

El Fogon Taqueria's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 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: On the cook line, observed a pan of al pastor at 118*F and a pan of chorizo at 122*F. Both foods had been reheated and were currently hot holding. All hot holding foods had been there for less than 2 hours and were reheated to 165*F before returning to hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets cracking and falling off the doors of the 2 reach in coolers in the kitchen. Please have gaskets repaired/replaced

4-501.11

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris on the food-contact surfaces of a deli slicer located in the back food prep area. Per PIC, the deli slicer was last cleaned one day prior to inspection. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC

4-602.11(A-D)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a lidded metal pan of guacamole prepared in-house (w/ tomato) in the process of cooling at 61'F at time of inspection. 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. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Fogon Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Fogon Taqueria on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does El Fogon Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

El Fogon Taqueria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has El Fogon Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Fogon Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Fogon Taqueria 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 El Fogon Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Fogon Taqueria is inspected around four times per year on average.

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