Tacos Huicho
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Tacos Huicho seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths, use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler with a minimum ambient air temperature of 47.1'F and maintaining all TCS foods within the cooler above 41'F at time of inspection (See Violation #22). PIC was able to have an HVAC specialist arrive on-site and fix the walk-in cooler during the inspection, such that all TCS foods within are maintained at or below 41'F at all times. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
90
Feb 10, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Specialized processing method used without required variance
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An unapproved salsa-packaging machine is being used to package fresh salsas in reduced-oxygen customer packets. A variance has not been applied for nor approved. Refrain from using the machine to package salsas or distributing the salsa packets. See the comments from the previous advisory visit for further information
3-502.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: The pastry doors are not self-closing. Provide the pastry doors with self-closing devices
3-305.11
86
May 15, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory was posted for huevos rancheros. The inspector provided a copy of an appropriate consumer advisory, and the manager posted it on the menu board. Always provide a consumer advisory if you offer or are willing to serve undercooked eggs and meats
3-603.11
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: The interior of the pastry cabinet has an unpainted, unsealed wooden frame. Have all of the bare wood painted with a hi-gloss or semi-gloss paint; or varnish it so that it can be properly cleaned. Also, the interior of one of the reach-in refrigerators is missing its interior door panel and has exposed foam. Install a metal or plastic panel, or otherwise have the door repaired or replaced
4-101.11(B-E)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Three of the pastry-cabinet doors are not self-closing. The closing devices had been installed backward and are working as opening devices. -Repair, replace, or reinstall the self-closing devices so the doors are self-closing
3-305.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several wiping-cloth buckets had no detectable chlorine sanitizer residual. The manager had the buckets remade and rechecked- ok at 50 ppm Cl2
3-304.14
78
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed white, fuzzy organic matter growth on multiple strawberries in three plastic containers in facility walk-in. Person-in-charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded strawberries at time of inspection. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
3-101.11
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Observed open insect control device stationed above food prep area in the dish pit. Person in charge stated insect control device will be moved to another area away from food prep and food contact surfaces. Discussed how insect control devices cannot be over food/food prep areas and that food and equipment must be protected from dead insects. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
6-202.13
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed red sanitizer bucket near cook line with chlorine concentration of 10ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (50-100ppm for chlorine). Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
3-304.14
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Observed insect control devices being stationed above dishware and other food contact surfaces in the dish pit. Observed insect control devices being stationed directly above sugar bin located near handwashing sink by cashier counter. Person in charge moved all items away from insect control devices at time of inspection. Discussed how insect control devices cannot be over food/food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments
6-202.13
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed red sanitizer bucket with chlorine concentration of higher than 200ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (50-100ppm for chlorine). Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Huicho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Huicho on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 90 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 two violations 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.
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