Taco Samich

2731 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Taco Samich has been inspected eight times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

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

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Taco Samich on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Second consecutive repeat violation. Observed small Coca-Cola reach in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 52.7F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. Observed establishments own internal ambient thermometer displayed a temperature reading of 52F. TCS foods stored inside the reach in cooler had internal temperatures between 55-57F. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach in cooler pending work order for repairs

4-301.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed canned food and umbrella stored inside the hand wash sink by the back prep area. Observed prep table placed in front of hand wash sink preventing access to the sink

5-205.11

Aug 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Second consecutive repeat violation. Observed reach in cooler with 50.3F minimum ambient temperature as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. Observed establishments internal ambient thermometer stored inside the reach in cooler displayed a temperature of 50-55F

4-301.11

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef stew with internal temperature between 96-111F stored at ambient in a deep pot stored on the ground next to the three compartment sink. The person in charge stated the beef stew had been cooked and placed out for cooling more than 2 hours ago. The beef stew was embargoed for improper cooling at the time of inspection

3-501.14

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids

2-501.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed knives stored inside the hand wash sink by the cook line. The person in charge removed the knives for warewashing at the time of inspection

5-205.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler with 53.6F minimum ambient temperature

4-301.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between use, wedged between prep cooler and prep table

3-304.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from plumbing connections under the three compartment sink

5-205.15(B)

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Samich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Samich on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 three 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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Samich have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 five times per year on average.

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