The Taco Spot

14884 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at The Taco Spot, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Scottsdale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

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

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Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Only available food thermometer does not work. Please ensure a functional, probing, food thermometer is available at all times

4-302.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large covered pan of cooked rice, stacked underneath another pan, in walk-in cooler. Item measured 98 degrees F and had been cooked about an hour prior. Pan was left unstacked, and uncovered at time. Please ensure all food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers until they reach 41 degrees F to allow for maximum heat transfer

3-501.15(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

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

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, stored in shallow plastic wrap covered metal pan, cooked rice with an internal temperature of 78*F. Per employee, rice was prepared about 900am, 6 hours ago. Cooked rice was discarded. See embargo form. Cooked TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods are to be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: On cook line, in hot holding unit, cooked beef with internal temperatures of 99*F-120*F. Per employee, cooked beef is ready for service and was prepared

3-501.16(A)(1)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At in use 3-compartment sink, no detectable chlorine sanitizer at dishware surfaces soaking in solution. Chlorine sanitizer was drained and dishware was moved to be re-warewashed. Ensure chlorine sanitizer with a concentration of 50-100ppm and solution is free of food debris. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day and after periods of heavy warewashing

4-501.114(A-E)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In single door reach in refrigerator at front counter, bottles of red and green salsas without time documentation. Per establishment written time control procedures, time is to be noted on bottles of salsa with start/discard times. Employee added start time on bottles of red and green salsas, which were placed out for use

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. Closing employee is in process of obtaining food manager certification. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

May 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. Recommended closing employee obtain food manager certification. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, cooked meat/ 68*F prepared

3-501.15(B)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At in use 3-compartment sink, chlorine sanitizer with a concentration >200ppm. After dilution of chlorine solution, sanitizer with a concentration of 50-100ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer to be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020

7-204.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Taco Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Taco Spot on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Taco Spot?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Taco Spot.

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

The Taco Spot most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

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 low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Taco Spot means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Taco Spot inspected?

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

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