Pacos Taco's

3111 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2025, Pacos Taco's has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

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

Among Chandler restaurants, the typical score is 95; Pacos Taco's is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

5-202.11(A)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

May 29, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

2-401.11

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

3-302.11(A1-2)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee not informed of requirement to report illness or of symptoms of foodborne illness. The person-in-charge is responsible for enforcing and demonstrating knowledge regarding employee illness policy

2-103.11(O)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pacos Taco's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pacos Taco's on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pacos Taco's?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pacos Taco's.

How does Pacos Taco's compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Pacos Taco's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Pacos Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pacos Taco's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pacos Taco's 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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