El Tacazo

5239 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Food Catering
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, El Tacazo has seven inspections in the public record. El Tacazo was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed broken drawer at prep-table behind grill and some cracked tiles with holes throughout prep-area, grill area and backroom prep-area. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to be maintained in good repair at all times and floors required to be smooth and cleanable
6-501.11
95
Oct 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed torn plastic curtains in walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable
6-501.11
95
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tacazo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tacazo on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tacazo?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Tacazo.

How does El Tacazo compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

El Tacazo most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has El Tacazo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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