Tacos Chiwas

1028 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Tacos Chiwas has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

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.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open container of raw shrimp being stored on shelf above carrots and celery in prep top cooler. Shrimp was moved to walk-in cooler at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two large containers of cooked beans in walk-in cooler measured 51 and 61 degrees F internally. Person in charge said they were cooked and moved to walk-in before closing the night prior. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are cooled from 135 to 70 degrees F within 2 hours, and all the way down to 41 degrees F in no more than a total of 6 hours
3-501.14
86
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mechanical warewashing machine in back area, and machine behind bar both measured 0 ppm while in use during inspection. Sanitizer lines for both machines were primed and concentration was restored. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained between 50-100 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares
4-501.114(A-E)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Chiwas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Chiwas on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tacos Chiwas compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Tacos Chiwas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Chiwas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.