Taqueria El Vaporcito #104

2775 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show eight inspections at Taqueria El Vaporcito #104 stretching back to 2024. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “shellstock identification” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Taqueria El Vaporcito #104's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Shellstock Identification; Tags Present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters not in original container, stored in an ice chest and submerged in ice water with no shellstock tags. Oysters were embargoed at the time of inspection. Discussed oysters not be removed from original container, maintain shellstock tag attached to original container, and shellstock not to be stored in undrained ice
3-202.18(A)
90
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shellstock tags without the "last sold" date documented on the tag. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. The manager documented the "last sold" date on the shellstock tags at the time of inspection
3-203.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed drainpipes for the prep sink and the ice machine without a 1" air gap at the floor sink. The establishment shall provide a 1" air gap for the drainpipes to prevent any potential contamination
5-205.15(B)
86
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Shellstock Identification; Tags Present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of oysters with no shellstock tag attached. Person in charge (PIC) was able to locate tag belonging to the one open box of oysters at time of inspection and placed with open product. Also observed no "last sold" date on collection of oyster tags from previous opened and sold boxes. Explained to PIC that shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite
3-202.18(A)
90
Dec 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Closing Toilet Room Doors (corrected on site)
6-501.19
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed tile missing between the cove bas and the FRP on the wall bnext to the main kithcnen door. Reinstall tile
6-501.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Vaporcito #104 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Vaporcito #104 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Vaporcito #104?

Across the inspection record, “shellstock identification” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Vaporcito #104.

How does Taqueria El Vaporcito #104 compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Taqueria El Vaporcito #104 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Taqueria El Vaporcito #104's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Vaporcito #104 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Vaporcito #104 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.