Taco Samich

3525 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Taco Samich has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cut tomatoes, cream, lettuce and green and red salsa with an internal temperature of 48F in reach in unit next to hot holding case. Measured the unit to find it had an internal temperature of 56F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cook line fridge with cut tomatoes and salsa at 54F. The internal temperature of the unit was found to be 52F. Person in charge states that TCS food was put in unit 2 hours ago. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Samich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Samich on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Samich?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Samich.

How does Taco Samich compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Taco Samich most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Taco Samich's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Samich have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Samich 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 Samich inspected?

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