The Taco Spot

320 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, The Taco Spot has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen hot case holding shrimp and queso cheese 109-122*f degrees. Hot box had a low water fill causing items to not conduct heat correctly. Per PIC item had been in case less than 2 hours and reheated to 165*f degrees at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink to have no paper towels at time of inspection. PIC added paper towels. Advised PIC to add a paper towel dispenser to prevent future violation

6-301.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed rear hand sink hanging off wall only attached by water lines and lower pvc pipe. Hand sink was unusable at time of inspection. Please repair to good working order

6-501.11

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap available at the front handwashing sink nearest the drink refrigerator. Alerted staff who replaced the soap, at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks to only be used for handwashing and MUST ALWAYS maintained unobstructed and accessible

6-301.11

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing a sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths using Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner. Moist cloths used for food contact surfaces must be kept in an approved sanitizing solution. Person in charge changed contents of sanitizer buckets to chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection

3-304.14

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitization bucket in use at handwash sink at front of kitchen. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Spoke with PIC about keeping handwashing sinks clear and available for the employees. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed bottles of unknown colored liquid in spray bottles between mop sink and 3-compartment sink. Per PIC, bottles were cleaners/sanitizers. Spoke with PIC about making sure the bottles were labeled with their common names so employees could identify and avoid improper use of the chemicals. PIC labeled or threw away bottles at time of inspection

7-102.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no clean-up kit or written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events on site at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided PIC with department documentation on clean-up plan

2-501.11

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Taco Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Taco Spot on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Taco Spot compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Taco Spot most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Taco Spot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Taco Spot have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Taco Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Taco Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.

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