The Tamale Store

15842 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Food Production
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The Tamale Store has been inspected six times since 2024. The Tamale Store was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- In 3-compartment sink, observed dishes in sanitizer compartment submerged in water with a chlorine concentration measuring less than 50ppm. Reviewed chlorine concentration requirements with management: between 50ppm-100ppm. At the time of inspection, the PIC added chlorine to the water and the concentration measured at a minimum of 50ppm
4-501.114(A-E)
Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Observed employee wearing fingernail polish chopping cilantro for salsa with bare hands and without gloves. The person in charge (PIC) stated the cilantro is not considered ready-to-eat and it will be heated to add to a salsa. Discussed with the PIC glove usage requirements for food employees: gloves required for employees working with exposed food if wearing fingernail polish; or wearing artificial nails. Requested at the time of inspection the employee wash their hands and place on gloves prior to continuing task
2-302.11
78
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tamale Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Tamale Store on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Tamale Store compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Tamale Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Tamale Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Tamale Store have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Tamale Store 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 Tamale Store inspected?

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