Senor Taco Express
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
64
Score
Senor Taco Express, located at 2505 S Val Vista Dr in Gilbert, AZ, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 23, 2026. This inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and one minor violation. Senor Taco Express has a history of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
64
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open beverages stored above a prep table near fryers. PIC discarded all items at time of inspection. Discussed approved areas for eating and drinking with PIC
2-401.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand cleanser located the hand wash sink across from the flat top and near the 3 compartment sink. PIC re-stocked both hand wash sinks with hand soap. Each handwashing sink must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap
6-301.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above onions and cut potatoes located in smaller walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray nozzle attached to hose on mop sink faucet. The faucet at the mop sink has an AVB, which has been under pressure. Had PIC disconnect spray nozzle from the hose and explained to keep the hose disconnected when not in use at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about having the AVB looked at by a plumber since it was under pressure to prevent failure. Instructed PIC to ensure that nozzle is removed every time in between uses
5-202.11(A)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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