El Tacazo

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

Going back to 2024, El Tacazo has five inspections in the public record. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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.
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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
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of dirt debris on back door and door to walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be cleaned frequently to prevent dust and dirt debris buildup
6-501.12
95
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed torn plastic curtain in walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that all fixtures must be in good repair
6-501.11
95
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 five 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 three 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 one violation 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.