Tacos Huicho

2722 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Tacos Huicho, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths by grill and prep cooler at 0ppm, PIC had employee remake at appropriate range (50-100ppm). Discussed with PIC all wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rack of clean stacked metal containers put away still wet. Discussed with PIC that all equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing

4-901.11

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with raw open cut pork stored on bottom shelf directly below open raw tenderized beef. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee move raw pork from bottom shelf to middle shelf away from raw tenderized beef. ====Separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage, preparation, holding and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in different areas

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed with calibrated min/max main walk in at ambient temperature of 46.4*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Technician was called and is on site. Walk in cooled to 41*F

4-301.11

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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 Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tacos Huicho compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tacos Huicho most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher 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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