Senor Taco Express
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
95
Score
Senor Taco Express has been inspected five times since 2024. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked carne asada in a metal container on flattop grill measuring at 80F. PIC reports this was cooked an hour prior to inspection and should be hot. PIC moved carne asada in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed odor control spray and soaps stored above sodas and adjacent to single use food storage items. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination
7-201.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket in hand sink across from the register. PIC relocated sanitizer bucket to an appropriate location. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing
5-205.11
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of cooked serrano peppers and onions in front counter cold top at 70*F. Per PIC, serrano peppers/onions were cooked approximately 1.5 hours prior. Observed multiple containers of cooked chorizo (50*F-55*F) and carne asada (110*F-112*F) on rack next to walk-in. Per PIC, chorizo was cooked the day prior and properly cooled down in walk-in and the carne asada was cooked 1.5 hours prior. PIC stated time as a control will be used for the cooked serrano peppers/onions and cooked chorizo. PIC reheated carne asada to 165*F at time of inspection and stated carne asada will be hot held at 135*F or higher. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Time as a Public Health Control policy was written at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
90
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deep pan of partially cooked chorizo on top shelf directly above RTE food items in walk-in unit. PIC stated chorizo is partially cooked and will be cooked to full when ordered. Observed no documentation for non-continuous cooking procedure and PIC was unable to state monitoring process for non-continuous cooking process. Establishment has not been approved by MCESD for non-continuous cooking. Non-continuous cooking is subject to initial heating process no longer than 60 minutes; Cooled according to code requirements; After cooling held frozen or cold; Prior to sale/service cooked to at least temperatures specified for raw animal foods. Instructed PIC to have chorizo cooked to full at time of inspection. PIC agreed to stop non-continuous cooking processes at the establishment. Informed PIC that approval will be required before establishment begin non-continuous cooking processes again. Provided PIC with resources on non-continuous cooking and application link should they decide to begin
3-401.14(A-E)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can opener stored clean with visible food debris on blade. PIC placed can opener in 3-comp sink at time of inspection to be cleaned and sanitized. Food-contact surfaces shall be clean to the sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Taco Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Taco Express on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Senor Taco Express compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Senor Taco Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Senor Taco Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Senor Taco Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Senor Taco Express 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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