Tacos Del Pepe

702 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Tacos Del Pepe is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in a metal bowl stored directly over raw beef and pork in the walk-in cooler. Also observed raw eggs over bottled water and ready-to-eat pico de gallo stored in the walk-in cooler. Also observed boxed chicken stacked on top of raw pork and beef in the walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage with PIC. Provided proper food storage guidance documents via email at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed fully cooked beef head soup (75-77'F) in the cooling process being stored in the walk-in cooler at time of inspection. The soup was being stored in a deep metal cambro with a depth exceeding 4 inches, and placed on the lower shelf of the metal storage rack which was not receiving adequate air flow. Per PIC, the soup was placed in the cooler at 10:30am, about 4 hours prior to inspection. Discussed proper cooling parameters with PIC. 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. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no probe thermometer available for use on-site at time of inspection. Per PIC, their thermometer broke the day prior to inspection. Explained the importance of maintaining a functional thermometer for verify adequate cooking temperatures on-site at all times. Instructed PIC to purchase a new probe thermometer prior to reinspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 11/4/2025 to verify the correction

4-302.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Del Pepe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Del Pepe on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Del Pepe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Del Pepe.

How does Tacos Del Pepe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tacos Del Pepe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Tacos Del Pepe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Del Pepe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Del Pepe 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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