Tikka 'n' Taco

11001 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tikka 'n' Taco nine times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

“Cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tikka sauce in a 5 gallon bucket inside walk-in cooler still in cooling process from previous night at 50 degrees. Embargoed
3-501.14
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Kitchen line table found holding the TCS food upon re-inspection 48*f degrees. Table not repaired to hold TCS foods below 41*f degrees. Items included real butter and TCS curry sauces. Items moved to walk-in at time of inspection
4-301.11
90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Kitchen line table found holding the TCS food that were improperly cold held from the above violation found holding 54*f degrees ambient air temperature. Reinspection for unit will be on or before 4/18/2025 to hold below 41*f degrees
4-301.11
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No food thermometer available during inspection. Please ensure a probing food temperature measurement device is available at all times
4-302.12
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tikka 'n' Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tikka 'n' Taco on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tikka 'n' Taco?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tikka 'n' Taco.

How does Tikka 'n' Taco compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tikka 'n' Taco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Tikka 'n' Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tikka 'n' Taco have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tikka 'n' Taco 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 Tikka 'n' Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tikka 'n' Taco is inspected around six times per year on average.