Maskadores Taco Shop

53 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Maskadores Taco Shop has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

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

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Maskadores Taco Shop is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up around the floor and ventilation hoods of main kitchen area. Discussed cleaning frequency with person in charge

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed no body fluid cleanup kit or procedures on-site for cleanup of vomit or diarrhea. Person in charge did not have procedures for cleanup of vomit or diarrhea incident. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Person in charge was sent a vomit and diarrhea cleanup guidance document for an outline on procedures

2-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed person in charge with no certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 3rd consecutive

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored in sanitizer bucket at 10 ppm chlorine. 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

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present on-site at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

2-102.12(A)

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager present on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maskadores Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maskadores Taco Shop on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maskadores Taco Shop?

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

How does Maskadores Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Maskadores Taco Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

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

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