Maskadores Taco Shop

4539 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Maskadores Taco Shop, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment during time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) is in the process of obtaining certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine to have a slow constant drip causing water to pool on floor. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floor in walk in as well as along accumulation of dirt and food debris under handwash sink in back of house. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment during time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) is in the process of obtaining certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maskadores Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maskadores Taco Shop on file is from Jan 23, 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 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maskadores 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 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.