Los Favoritos Taco Shop
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
90
Score
Los Favoritos Taco Shop has been inspected eight times since 2024. Los Favoritos Taco Shop was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Across the inspection history, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing done in improper location
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing their hands at the 3 compartment sink before going back to touch ready to eat foods. Talked to manager about where to wash hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring at the hand sink, and not at the other sinks
2-301.15
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee putting gloves on clean hands to work with food, and used their mouth to blow into the gloves to allow hands to more easily get into the gloves. Talked to manager about that practice. Ensure that gloves are not blown into, contaminating hands during gloving procedure
2-301.14
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of cleaner without a label on it. Manager said it was fabuloso, and labeled product. Ensure that all chemicals are labeled to reduce their misuse
7-102.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the employee restroom area. Manager refilled the empty dispenser. Ensure there is a way to properly dry hands at each hand sink at all times
6-301.12
70
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in the kitchen had a box of gloves stored inside the hand sink, and a large trash can blocking access. Manager removed the items. Ensure the hand sink is open and accessible at all times
5-205.11
90
Jan 13, 2025
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: **2nd repeat violation** Observed pan of cooked potato cubes in the small refrigerator in the prep area with an internal temperature of 50*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to person in charge, potatoes had been cooked at 7AM that morning. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must be cooled from 135*F to 70*F in 2 hours, and from 70*F to 41*F in the next 4 hours, for a total of 6 hours. Potatoes were not properly cooled in 6 hours and were discarded at time of inspection
3-501.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed to-go box of food in hand washing sink in the kitchen. Hand washing sinks must be kept clear at all times and used for hand washing only. Food box was removed at time of inspection
5-205.11
78
Sep 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes were observed in the side cooler at 82F. Potatoes had been cooling from the previous day. Food was embargoed. Reviewed cooling procedures. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. : Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A small container of pepto bismol was observed above the prep table. Reviewed employee illness policy. Per the manager, this medication was for heartburn
7-207.11(B)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The spray arm at the 3-compartment sink was observed hanging below the flood rim of the sink. Spray arm must hang a minimum of one inch above the rim of the sink
5-202.13
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Front sandwich cooler was observed holding at 47F per min/max thermometer. TCS foods were being held above 41F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee drinks and food (doughnuts) were found in the prep area and walk-in cooler. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. : PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use
2-401.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The wiping cloth bucket below the 3-compartment sink had a concentration of 25ppm chlorine sanitizer. Wiping cloth was observed sitting outside of the sanitizer on the cutting board on the cook's line. 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were observed being stored between the back of the prep table and the wall. 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
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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 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Favoritos Taco Shop?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Favoritos Taco Shop.
How does Los Favoritos Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Los Favoritos Taco Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa 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 five times per year on average.
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