The Taco Cart
818 W BROADWAY RD, TEMPE, AZ, 85282
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 30, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- B
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (4)
- 47CriticalCorrected on site
Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe Addl Notes: Observed food stored inside to-go thank you bags and also observed towels used to protect food. Discussed with PIC all food shall be protected with non-absorbent smooth and easily cleanable lids or plastic wrap. Also discussed with PIC Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. PIC put food in hotel pans and used proper plastic wrap and lids at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Priority
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFPM prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
- 51
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed in the front bathrooms to have sinks with accordion flex piping plumbed to the wall. Discussed with PIC to fix and replace with PVC piping. . All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Also observed residential water filters added to the faucets of the three compartment sink and the dump sink in the bar. Discussed with PIC NSF equipment would required to be used a commercial facility. PIC removed from faucets at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
- 55
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
6-202.112 - Core: Living or Sleeping Quarters, Separation Addl Notes: Observed a bed with blankets in a bed frame across from the walk-in and next to a refrigerator reach-in. Discussed with PIC sleeping quarters shall be separated from rooms and areas used for food establishment operations by complete partitioning and solid self-closing doors. PIC stated the bed will be removed by next inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.