Senor Taco

19423 N R H Johnson Blvd Sun City, Sun City West, AZ 85375

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Senor Taco six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Senor Taco's latest score is in line with the Sun City West average of 98. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food being held inside a hot water bath with an internal temperature of 131*F. Internal temperature registered with an internal probe thermometer. Per PIC all TCS food items were taken from cold holding in walk-in refrigeration unit, reheated to 165*F, then placed in hot holding 2hrs prior to time of inspection. Water in hot holding well registered 131*F with internal probe thermometer on the units highest setting. TCS food items included birria, carne asada, and cooked chicken. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Instructed PIC to refrain from using unit until repaired to hold 135*F and above or replaced. Corrected at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Carne Asada being hot held on cookline/grill probed with an internal food temperature of 115 Deg. F. Per person in charge (PIC), meat had been at cookline for less than 5 minutes. Hot held foods must be held at or above 135 Deg. F at all times. Provided additional documents for time as a control and reviewed with PIC. PIC will follow up with department/inspector for approval or hold meat above 135 Deg. F. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

Inspector notes: Cooked fish (10/2), birria (9/29), pastor (9/29), carnitas (10/3), molida (10/2), salsa verde (9/29), nacho cheese (9/29), and crema (10/3) date marks exceeded 7-day date marking discard requirements, were placed on embargo, and recommended for discard. Temperature Controlled for Safety foods must be date marked within 24-hours and discarded within 7-days. Noted foods were separated from other foods in walk-in cooler and shall not be sold to customers/the public. Ensure date marked foods are properly discarded within 7-days

3-501.18

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: No functional chlorine sanitizer test strips on site/accessible at time of inspection. Onsite test strips damp and not properly testing sanitizer concentration. Obtain test strips to ensure proper chlorine sanitizer levels by re-inspection

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cooler below grill had loose gaskets causing heat to enter unit. Ensure gaskets are properly repaired/sealed to keep ambient air temperature of cooler below 41 Deg. F. TCS foods (ie. bacon) shall be held at or below 41 Deg. F for cold holding. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

4-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Senor Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Senor Taco on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Senor Taco?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Senor Taco.

How does Senor Taco compare to other restaurants in Sun City West?

Senor Taco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sun City West average of 98.

Has Senor Taco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Senor Taco 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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