Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon

2333 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw fish/shrimp being stored over baked potatoes and tomatoes in the standing refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Birria Consume (broth) being stored in the walk in cooler but having a date marking of 1/3/2026. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee handle raw fish with gloves, rinse their gloves with water then proceeded to touch utensils without disposing of their gloves and washing their hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Employee moved the raw chicken to a cold holding unit at the time of the inspection

3-501.13

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Gallon containers of bleach, detergent, and various spray bottles of chemicals were stored directly above a bag of red chiles, and above unopened gallon cans of food items. There was also an open container of liquid soap in the same sink compartment of the food-prep sink, near an open container of soaking beans. The manager then had the chemicals and food items separated and rearranged. Do not store chemicals and detergents above and/or adjacent to food items or food-related items

7-201.11

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: There was a large container of raw beef stored above containers of tortillas in the walk-in cooler. The employee then moved the raw beef to the lowest shelf

3-302.11(A1-2)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: This establishment does not have a certified food-service manager. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operations

2-102.12(A)

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Carne asada left out at 100 degrees F, beans hot held at 100 degrees F, Pork hot held at 105 degrees F , and nacho cheese hot held at 110 degrees F. Hold all hot foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. The foods were then reheated to 165 degrees F and then hot held at 135 degrees F

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked meat was measured at 95 degrees F in the steam table. The meat had not been reheated after chopping. The employee the reheated the meat on the grill to 165 degrees F and returned the meat to the steam table. at 135 degrees F

3-403.11

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed slicing avocados without wearing foodhandler gloves. The employee then washed hands and put on foodhandler gloves. Do not touch ready-to-eat foods without wearing gloves or using utensils

3-301.11(C)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No handsoap at restroom handwashing sink. Provide handsoap at all times. The manager the provided handsoap

6-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The certified food service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food service manager during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nov 26, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon.

How does Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tatemados Tacos Al Carbon have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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