Pinches Tacos Al Carbon

520 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pinches Tacos Al Carbon appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed female staff member washing cutting boards at the 3 -comp sink and wiping down stainless tables with rags without sanitizer, then rinse gloved hands off inside hand sink and immediately transition to contacting onions to be put in the food processor with same gloved hands. Instructed employee to de glove and wash hands before resuming

2-301.14

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles and air vents has significant dust build up from grill in kitchen. Pic will clean by next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jun 20, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 19, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork cooling in reach-in cooler. Pork measured 80 °F with probe thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) stated that pork had been placed in reach-in cooler to cool two hours prior. Cooked time/temperature control for safety (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. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed importance of using smaller batches/shallow pans when cooling foods with PIC

3-501.14

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no probe thermometer for checking food temperatures in establishment. Person in charge stated that facility does not have probe thermometer. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection

4-302.12

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: No written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events were on site at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed broken handwashing sink in the kitchen. Employees used handwash sink in bathroom to wash hands. Per PIC, a new handwash sink was ordered following the observation of the broken sink 2 days prior. PIC had replacement sink on-site and replaced sink at time of inspection

5-203.11

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed red salsa/ 85-90°F cooling in a container more than 4 inches deep in the reach in cooler. According to the person in charge the salsa was prepared at 10:30 AM and was stored at room temperature until 2:00 PM, when it was moved to the reach in cooler

3-501.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinches Tacos Al Carbon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinches Tacos Al Carbon on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Pinches Tacos Al Carbon compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Pinches Tacos Al Carbon most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Pinches Tacos Al Carbon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinches Tacos Al Carbon have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pinches Tacos Al Carbon 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 Pinches Tacos Al Carbon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pinches Tacos Al Carbon is inspected around five times per year on average.

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