Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo

1940 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Please remove from the back room extra parts of equipment, unused equipment and personal items that are not used on the daily basis in relation with the operation of this establishment

6-501.114

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site

2-102.12(A)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the cooking area inside the fridge near a handwashing station two metal containers with raw shrimp and bacon. Both containers were stored directly above RTE food such as green salsa and cooked pork. Per PIC, they forgot those two containers were stored there. PIC moved both metal containers with raw protein to the lowest shelf at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the back area of the establishment a metal ice scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed metal scoop and placed it inside a clean dry container at time of inspection

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Y Huaraches El Gordo 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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