Tacos Chisco

18425 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tacos Chisco appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “prohibiting a cross connection”, which has been cited two times.

Tacos Chisco's latest score is in line with the Glendale average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a certified food manager present

2-102.12(A)

Jan 13, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottle of Windex stored on same shelf of rolling cart with flour tortillas. Observed stainless steel cleaner on same shelf with to go containers

7-201.11

Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray nozzle (gun) attached to hose at a faucet with backflow device Hoses with nozzles may not be attached to faucets with vacuum breakers. Hose was disconnected at time of inspection

5-205.12(A)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cold hold open top prep counter at 44*F, Food items in unit including salsa, Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese, cut leafy green above 41*F were discarded. Cold hold units must be able to hold food at 41*F or lower. Manager was contacted to call repair company. Temperature control for safety foods will be stored in walk in cooler and brought out when needed. A reinspection will be completed on or before May 30, 2025

4-301.11

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cochinita, asada, and carnitas at steam table at 120*F - 130*F. Hot hold of food to be 135*F or greater. As per the person in charge, meats were heated in the oven and placed at steam table to keep warm within the prior 2 hours. Meats were reheated to 165*F and placed back into the steamer. Advised the person in charge to use a metal steam thermometer to verify foods reach 165*F when reheating

3-501.16(A)(1)

Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

5-205.12(A)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed elotes at steam table at temperatures between 120 - 130*F. Hot hold of food to be at 135*F or greater. As per the person in charge, the elotes were placed at steam stable at 11:00am. Advised person in charge to reheat to 165*F and held at 135*F or discard. Person in charge discarded product. Observed black beans at back steam table at 120*F. Hot hold of food to be at 135*F or greater. As per the person in charge, beans were heated at approximately 11:00am. Advised person in charge that the beans could be reheated to 165*F and held at 135*F or discarded. Person in charge discarded product. Advised person in charge to use metal stem thermometer and periodically verify hot food to be at 135*F or greater when holding hot

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed white bulk food containers holding salt and sugar with no labels on container. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food

3-302.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Chisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Chisco on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Chisco?

Across the inspection record, “prohibiting a cross connection” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Chisco.

How does Tacos Chisco compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Tacos Chisco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Tacos Chisco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Chisco 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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