El Gran Taco Loco #2

412 E Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

El Gran Taco Loco #2 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. El Gran Taco Loco #2 was last inspected on Nov 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

El Gran Taco Loco #2's latest score of 95 falls below the Wickenburg average of 98. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust build up around vents on kitchen ceiling above the cookline. Ensure these are cleaned by the next routine inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris

6-501.12

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade with food debris build up. PIC placed can opener at the dish area to be washed/rinsed/sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked beans (prepared Saturday) and salsa (prepared Friday) without a date mark cold holding in two-door cooler near the stove. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of 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)

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificate is expired and there is no certified food protection manager on site during inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris build up on the stand portion of the blender. PIC stated they will have it cleaned. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

4-602.13

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gran Taco Loco #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gran Taco Loco #2 on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Gran Taco Loco #2 compare to other restaurants in Wickenburg?

El Gran Taco Loco #2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is lower than the Wickenburg average of 98.

Has El Gran Taco Loco #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Gran Taco Loco #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Gran Taco Loco #2 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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