Maskadores Taco Shop

16754 E Glenbrook Blvd Fountain, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Maskadores Taco Shop stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. 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 two violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average sits at 92, which Maskadores Taco Shop's 86 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

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 reach in refrigerators, containers of tomato based mild salsa with preparation dates of 2/23, 2 days past discard date. Containers of tomato based mild salsa were discarded. See embargo form. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking are to be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Worker changed gloves but did not wash hands between operating the POS system and grilling and serving food. Ensure handwashing takes place after possible contamination takes place. Staff instructed

2-301.14

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In reach-in refrigerator/35F, observed gallon-size zipper bags of cooked rice/47-54F stacked in a container. The rice had been prepared 1 to 2 days prior. Other foods in the refrigerator observed at proper temperature. 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. Ensure the cooked rice is thoroughly cooled (at or below 41F) before tightly packaging and stacking in a container. Reviewed cooling process with staff. The rice was voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

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

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In reach-in refrigerator, observed tomatillo sauce/46F prepared two days prior and stored in a five gallon plastic bucket. 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. Reviewed cooling procedures and provided a Spanish guidance document. The owner voluntarily discarded the improperly cooled sauce

3-501.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: At the exhaust hood, two light bulbs lack protective shielding. Replace light shield as needed

6-202.11

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In wiping cloth bucket, observed chlorine concentration over 200ppm. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection

7-204.11

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the reach-in refrigerator, observed cooked pinto beans/50-51F in a covered plastic container that had been prepared the night before. 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. The improperly cooled beans were discarded by PIC at time of inspection, and cooling procedures were reviewed

3-501.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manage. 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 Maskadores Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maskadores Taco Shop on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maskadores Taco Shop?

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

How does Maskadores Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?

Maskadores Taco Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Fountain Hills average of 92.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maskadores Taco Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maskadores 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 Maskadores Taco Shop inspected?

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

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