Taco Boys

699 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk Grade: C

Taco Boys is a restaurant located at 699 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
61
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Feb 12, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Mar 27, 2026 Inspection
Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink at the bar without paper towel and blocked by employee drinks and buckets filled with bar materials. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.12
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher at the bar in use with chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Discussed with PIC the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC moved all cleaning to the back of the house three compartment sink
4-501.114(A-E)
Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector notes: Observed several flying insects throughout the entire establishment. All windows and doors open throughout the establishment without working air curtains. Observed PIC unable to get the air curtains turned on. Discussed with PIC Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Inspector notes: Observed facility using chlorine sanitizer and no strips were available at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector notes: Observed the charcoal grill with thick black accumulated matter along the edge of the grill that was continuously creating white smoke throughout the entire restaurant front and the back of the facility. Also observed charcoal reminance and embers on the tile floor behind the grill. Observed grease accumulation on the ceiling tiles and air vents as well as between the flat top and the cold holding drawers. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)