Karla's Taco Shop

1340 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Karla's Taco Shop stretching back to 2024. Karla's Taco Shop was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Karla's Taco Shop's 90 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use knife being stored in between the prep table swinging door and the wall at time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in the wiping cloth bucket. The owner remade and rechecked the sanitizer- ok at 50 ppm Cl2

3-304.14

May 23, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in front wiping-cloth bucket. The water was getting dcloudy. The manager remade and rechecked the wiping-cloth bucket- ok at 50 ppm chlorine. Maintain chlorine level between 50 to 100 ppm

3-304.14

Closing Toilet Room Doors (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The kitchen restroom door was left open too wide, so that the self-closing device would not close it. Maintain all restroom doors closed. Corrected by manager

6-501.19

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

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

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pico de gallo made with diced tomatoes with an internal temperature of 45*F; the pice de gallo was stored in a plastic 6-inch plastic container. The person in charge (PIC) indicated it was made yesterday, and they did not take any internal temperatures of it; they also indicated that it had not been removed from the walk-in refrigerator since it was prepared. TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed alternative cooling methods (guidance emailed)

3-501.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer with observed concentration of 0 ppm chlorine. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karla's Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karla's Taco Shop on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karla's Taco Shop?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Karla's Taco Shop.

How does Karla's Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Karla's Taco Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Karla's Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Karla's Taco Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Karla's Taco Shop 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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