Tacos Huicho

3831 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Tacos Huicho has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Tacos Huicho was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Tacos Huicho's 86 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed green salsa 1/19 date marking, red salsa packaged on site 1/17 date marking, green salsa packaged on site 1/17 date marking in the walk in cooler at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). PIC was instructed to discard all RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer buckets with less than 50 ppm chlorine as measured on chlorine test strips. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations, e.g. 50-100 ppm chlorine. Instructed PIC to add chlorine to sanitizer buckets until solution measured 100 ppm chlorine on chlorine test strips. Consecutive repeat: 2nd

3-304.14

May 23, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tray of birria being thawed from frozen at ambient temperature. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Discussed with PIC thawing frozen trays of food in walk-in cooler. PIC moved tray to walk-in to continue thawing

3-501.13

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer buckets with 0 ppm chlorine as measured on chlorine test strips. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations, e.g. 50-100 ppm chlorine. Had PIC add chlorine to sanitizer buckets until solution measured 100 ppm chlorine on chlorine test strips

3-304.14

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths sitting in a bucket of sanitizing solution reading less than 25 ppm on chlorine test strips. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations, which is 50-100 ppm for chlorine sanitizer. PIC added chlorine to the sanitizer solution until it read 50-100 ppm. Discussed with PIC buying additional test strips and frequently testing concentration of sanitizer buckets. 2nd consecutive violation

3-304.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Huicho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Huicho on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Huicho?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Huicho.

How does Tacos Huicho compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tacos Huicho most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Tacos Huicho's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Huicho 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 Tacos Huicho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Huicho is inspected around four times per year on average.

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