Los Favoritos Taco Shop

1900 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Los Favoritos Taco Shop six times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Los Favoritos Taco Shop squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: PIC's CFPM certificate expired in 2023. Establishment does not have any other CFPMs. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed a metal pan of cooked pork with date mark prepared 05/25. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee press down on raw meat and potato mix on flat top grill with the intent to handle ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. Informed Person-in-charge (PIC), who instructed employee to pause before touching any RTE foods. PIC instructed employee to properly wash hands and change gloves before proceeding. Spoke with PIC regarding the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Informed PIC and employee to utilize a spatula to press down raw meat instead

2-301.14

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no written procedure for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events onsite at time of inspection. Person-in-charge (PIC) was emailed a copy of the procedure for use in the establishment. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large container of cooked shredded chicken in the walk-in at 46*F-47*F. Per Person-in-charge (PIC), chicken was cooked at approximately 6:00 AM this morning. PIC divided shredded chicken into two shallow pans to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

3-501.15(A)

Aug 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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.

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