Okay Maguey Taco Bar

12005 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Okay Maguey Taco Bar has been inspected seven times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

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

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Okay Maguey Taco Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chorizo, green salsa, oyster soup, and cooked black beans in walk-in cooler bearing date marks between 11/7 and 11/19. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by person in charge at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at hand sinks in men's or women's restrooms. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Must repair water heaters under faucets to provide hot water

5-202.12(A)

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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)

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed green peppers and pineapple in hot holding on the flat top with temperatures between 90-125*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC stated the food had been made one hour prior. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

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)

Aug 14, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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)

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temperature of 51*F in the walk-in cooler in the back of house. Ice was observed forming behind the compressors. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. In-person reinspection will be tomorrow, August 14th

4-301.11

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okay Maguey Taco Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Okay Maguey Taco Bar on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Okay Maguey Taco Bar?

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

How does Okay Maguey Taco Bar compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Okay Maguey Taco Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Okay Maguey Taco Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Okay Maguey Taco Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Okay Maguey Taco Bar 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 Okay Maguey Taco Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Okay Maguey Taco Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.

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