Tacos Tijuana

4925 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacos Tijuana has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “eating, drinking, or using tobacco” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Glendale average 97, so Tacos Tijuana trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottle of Starry along grill line. Employee drinks must be stored in an approved break area

2-401.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dry wiping cloth with no sanitizer being used to wipe down food containers and cutting board. 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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site during this inspection

2-102.12(A)

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed staff washing dishes with quaternary ammonia based sanitizer greater than 400 ppm. More water was added to allow sanitizer to be at 300 ppm. Advised staff to monitor sanitizer levels using test strips located on site

4-501.114(F1-2)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed grilled jalapenos and onions stored at steam table at 90*F. As per staff, product is only kept at steam table for no more than 2 hours and discarded. Advised staff that if time is to be used for some hot hold, product must be documented when removed from a heat source that can hold food at 135*F. Documentation must also be available to show when product is to be discarded. Product was time marked for disposal. Documentation was emailed to operator to assist with using time as control for hot or cold food

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed bags of rice and beans stored open in dry storage area. When stored food items must be stored covered

3-305.11

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

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

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed birria being cooled on prep table in covered large stainless steel pot at 105 *F. As per the person in charge the staff had been waiting for product to cool before placing in walk in cooler. Product had been cooling for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Person in charge placed product in shallow containers to cool in walk in cooler. Advised staff to monitor cooling practices using metal stem thermometers. Provided cooling documentation to the person in charge

3-501.15(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: PIC stated that no test strips were in the establishment, advised PIC to order test strips and email proof prior to re-inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces

4-302.14

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking from water bottle on prep table across from steam table. To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area

2-401.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed large open exposed sugar bag on floor in office. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Tijuana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Tijuana on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Tijuana?

Across the inspection record, “eating, drinking, or using tobacco” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Tijuana.

How does Tacos Tijuana compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

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

Has Tacos Tijuana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Tijuana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Tijuana 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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