Tacos El Rojo Phx
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
Tacos El Rojo Phx, located at 5044 W Peoria Ave in Glendale, AZ, underwent a food establishment inspection on March 19, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 70, with noted violations including issues with handwashing sink operation, hot holding of time/temperature control for safety food, and rinsing procedures. The inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and two minor violations.
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap, paper towels at either handwashing sink. Also observed a sanitizer bucket in one of the handwashing sink basins. An employee replaced the soap and paper towels and removed the sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks to be ALWAYS maintained unobstructed and accessible
5-205.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked potatoes wrapped in aluminum foil (86°F) on the cold side of the grill. Alerted manager who stated the potatoes had been on the grill for less than 1 hour. Staff stated these potatoes are typically left on the grill until ordered. Staff began cooling the potatoes at time of inspection. If left on the potatoes are to be reheated to 165°F and then left at 135°F to hot hold until ordered. Otherwise, these pre-cooked potatoes should be cooked to order
3-501.16(A)(1)
Rinsing Procedures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink set up to wash, sanitize and then rinse dishes. Alerted manager and retrained on requirements. Staff to wash, rinse and then sanitize dishes. The sink was set up correctly at time of inspection and dishes were redone
4-603.16
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed a black pipe extending into the floor drain from the three-compartment sink. Re-educated manager on air gap requirements. Establishment to trim drain line for 3-compartment sink so there is a one-inch gap above floor
5-205.15(B)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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