El Nuevo Taquito

3237 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, El Nuevo Taquito has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting El Nuevo Taquito on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink to drain slowly and have a leak in pipe below sink. Sink located next to 3 compartment sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee sanitizing dishes in 3-comp sink in sanitizer basin containing less than 50ppm of chlorine. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that chlorine solution must be between 50ppm and 100ppm to ensure sanitization. Employee prepared new sanitizer solution measuring at least 50ppm and re-sanitized dishes

4-501.114(A-E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Taquito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Taquito on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Nuevo Taquito compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has El Nuevo Taquito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Nuevo Taquito have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Nuevo Taquito 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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