Maskadores Taco Shop #14

15090 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Maskadores Taco Shop #14 stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Maskadores Taco Shop #14 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At front make table, in hot holding well, cooked beef with internal temperatures of 120*F. Per employee, beef was reheated on cook top and placed in hot holding well and ready for service. Employee reheated cooked beef on cook top to 165*F. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times

3-501.16(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At back kitchen handwashing sink, no hand drying towels available. Employee proved hand drying towels at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks stocked with hand drying towels at all times

6-301.12

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 46.5*F, taken with inspector min/max irreversible thermometer. Discontinue storing of TCS foods in walk in cooler until repaired. Repair company was called at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below at all times. Repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Large prep table cooler and tall reach in refrigerator are holding TCS foods and ambient temperatures

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. Per Plan Review OC Inspection, Sprayer is currently right at the edge of the flood rim if left hanging loosely. Adjust/replace sprayer at 3-compartment sink so it maintains a minimum 1" air gap above flood rim of sink and reattach to wall. At soda fountain, drain pan not draining properly. Repair to allow water to drain properly

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maskadores Taco Shop #14 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maskadores Taco Shop #14 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maskadores Taco Shop #14?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maskadores Taco Shop #14.

How does Maskadores Taco Shop #14 compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Maskadores Taco Shop #14 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Maskadores Taco Shop #14's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maskadores Taco Shop #14 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maskadores Taco Shop #14 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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