Los Favoritos Taco Shop

8489 E Mcdonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Los Favoritos Taco Shop appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

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

The city-wide average for Scottsdale sits at 95, putting Los Favoritos Taco Shop on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in refrigerator observed a bag of raw chicken stored directly on top of packaged raw beef in the same bin
3-302.11(A1-2)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Establishment utilizes Quat sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets. No Quat test strips observed onsite
4-302.14
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no food manager present at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charged that a certified food manager should be present during hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95

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 21, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 Scottsdale?

Los Favoritos Taco Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale 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.