Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Among Glendale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed establishment prepares and serves chilaquiles with under cooked eggs but have no consumer advisory on the menus
3-603.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink by the front service area with insufficient water flow and no hot water supply
5-202.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed containers of salsas and cooked soup/stews stored directly on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer
3-305.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single use utensils stored in the dining room for customer self service presented such that the food contact surface was not protected from contamination. The person in charge replaced the tray of utensils with prewrapped utensils for customer self service. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided
4-904.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed unsealed floor wall junction along the walk-in cooler in the area directly adjacent to the three compartment sink. Observed broken tile and usealed gaps in the wall around plumbing insertions
6-101.11
Storage-Other Personal Care Items
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items such as cell phones, keys, drinks, and cigarettes, stored on prep tables, under and around food equipment, in areas of food prep. Observed first aid supplies such as burn gel stored on top of food equipment next to the prep table where vegetables were being cut. The person in charge moved all items to designated area to protect against contamination
7-209.11
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fly tape with insects attached to it hanging from the cieling over areas of food prep and food contact equipment. The person in charge removed the fly tape at the time of inspection. Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments
6-202.13
64
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of salsa verde with date of 4/17 and birria consome (stew)dated 4/21 in the walk in at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) confirmed that these items were made on those dates. Explained to PIC that 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked carne asada covered in the walk in with internal temperature 83*F at time of inspection. PIC states the items were cooked an hour before inspection. Explained to PIC that TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Glendale?
Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.
Has Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos La Cabeza Restaurant 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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