Los Favoritos Taco Shop

4850 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Los Favoritos Taco Shop has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Chandler restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Observed metal pans stored together on drying rack with residual water in dishes. Dry in a manor to avoid internal water from pooling inside pans

4-901.11

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple spray bottles with chemicals for cleaning without common name labeling near the mop sink area. Employee marked with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes stored in chlorine less than 50 ppm. Employee changed concentration to approved ppm, 50-100ppm. Chlorine must have a concentration between 50-100 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces

3-304.14

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Favoritos Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Favoritos Taco Shop on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Favoritos Taco Shop?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Favoritos Taco Shop.

How does Los Favoritos Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Los Favoritos Taco Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chandler average of 95.

Has Los Favoritos Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Favoritos Taco Shop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Favoritos 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.

How often is Los Favoritos Taco Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Favoritos Taco Shop is inspected around four times per year on average.

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