Taco Chelo

501 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Chelo, the earliest from 2024. Taco Chelo was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “time as a public health control”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed butter stored on counter under time as a control with no time stamp. PIC reported butter has only been on counter for 2 hours. 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

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2025

Food AMC Trainings

No violations found.

100

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed two deep containers of cooked beans measured 80'F and 90'F, placed on bottom shelf in walk-in refrigerator. Per PIC, the beans were cooked 2 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cooled were reheated to 165°F to restart cooling process using approved cooling procedures. Cooked 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. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

3-501.14

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed service containers in-house cooked red salsa, cooked green salsa measured 68-69'F left at ambient room temperature. No time stamps observed on service containers. PIC stated items are time-controlled and discarded every 4 hours. Reviewed with PIC optimal temperatures for microbial growth and the importance of having controlled parameters to ensure TCS food items are safe. PIC stated food items were brought out at 3pm for second batch of TAC. 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

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed covered deep pans of cooked carnitas (51-54'F) made the night prior, per PIC. Food was prepped more than 6 hours prior and had failed to reach 41'F. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked 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. Provided cooling guidance and cooling methods guidance via email

3-501.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nov 21, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked beans with creamy texture measured at 125'F in hotholding steam unit located opposite of stovetop. PIC stated item was reheated on stovetop about an hour prior to 165'F and placed on hotholding unit to be held at 135'F. PIC was instructed to mix food item around with a utensil and food was reading at 135'F at the geometric center. Ensure food is mixed at regular intervals to allow proper heat transfer throughout the food in order to hold food at proper hotholding temperatures of 135'F and above. 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)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Observed brunch menu at establishment offering made-to-order over-easy eggs as add ons with no consumer advisory indicated on menu items. Consumer advisory reminder statement observed not present on menu as well. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. PIC digitally updated brunch menu file on-site with proper requirements at time of inspection. Print updated menu prior to reinspection on 10/18/24

3-603.11

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Chelo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Chelo on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Chelo?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Chelo.

How does Taco Chelo compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Taco Chelo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Taco Chelo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Chelo 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 Taco Chelo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Chelo is inspected around five times per year on average.

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