Taqueria Obregon

3544 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Taqueria Obregon has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Taqueria Obregon was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to six violations.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Taqueria Obregon trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled Package of Dried Beef Jerky and Machaka being sold at front counter. PIC said it came from Mexico and when asked for a receipt, they could not provide an approved receipt that verified where beef came from
3-201.11(A-B)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: No hand towels in dispenser at hand sink in Kitchen
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Observed several ready to eat cooked foods in walk in cooler with no date lables. (Repeat VIolation)
3-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Kitchen and dishwashing area in need of regular cleaning of floors walls and surfaces. Organic and dirt build-up present
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Surfaces of equipment soiled with organic matter/residue and in need or regular cleaning
4-602.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certfied Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
61
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Cooked beans in walk in not date labeled. Discussed with manager and dated
3-501.17
90
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed buckets and utensils in handwash sink, discussed with person in charge about using hand wash sinks only for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Obregon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Obregon on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Obregon?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Obregon.

How does Taqueria Obregon compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Taqueria Obregon most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Taqueria Obregon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Obregon have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Obregon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.