Taqueria Mis Amigos

20905 E Ocotillo Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Mis Amigos appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to other Queen Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle without a label on it. Manager said it was degreaser, and quickly labeled the bottle. Ensure that all cleaning products are labeled to reduce their misuse

7-102.11

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked potatoes at 90F on the grill in hot holding pan. Talked to staff about hot holding policy, embargoed foods. Ensure that all TCS foods during hot holding are kept at 135F or more

3-501.16(A)(1)

Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility is storing cough drop medicine on plates used for customers. Talked to manager and removed the items. Ensure that all employee personal items are kept away from customer food/food contact surfaces

7-207.11(A)

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility using a wash and rinse at 3 compartment sink, but not the sanitize step. Talked to staff about chlorine bleach, immersing dishes for at least 10 seconds. Ensure all dishes are sanitized before service at 50-100 ppm bleach for at least 10 seconds

4-703.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee putting containers of hot foods from hot holding machine into a prep fridge to cool. Foods were in deep containrs and at 140-150F. Talked to staff about cooling techniques. Manager put foods in ice baths to cool down. Talked to staff about cooling techniques, blast chillers, and a walkin. Ensure that cooling foods get from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and from 70F to 41FF within another 4 hours, for 6 hours total

3-501.15(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bag of chicken at 45-50F inside the food prep sink. Manager said it was thawing and been there for 20-30 minutes. Manager moved the food to a fridge. Ensure that thawing foods are done in a fridge, or under running cold water, immersed in the sink

3-501.13

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs above cilantro, carrots and salsa. Had PIC move eggs to be stored properly to avoid cross contamination. Discussed not storing raw shell eggs above any foods that are ready to eat

3-302.11(A1-2)

Dec 9, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mis Amigos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mis Amigos on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Mis Amigos compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Taqueria Mis Amigos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Taqueria Mis Amigos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Mis Amigos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Mis Amigos 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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