Poncho's Taco Shop
1135 W Pioneer BLVD, 89027
AScore: 3
Last inspected: February 4, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
February 4, 2026
A Grade
A Grade
AScore: 3
4791Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
4808Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
8078378Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
8078391Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
January 17, 2025
A Grade
A Grade
AScore: 5
4786TCS food properly cooled.
8078406TCS food properly cooled.
January 16, 2025
B Downgrade
B Downgrade
BScore: 19
4780Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.
4787TCS food at proper temperatures.
4789Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
4790Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
4791Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
4810Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
8078372Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
8078378Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
8078379Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
8078383Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Food handler health restrictions as required.
8078395Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
8078403TCS food at proper temperatures.
January 19, 2024
A Grade
A Grade
AScore: 5
4785TCS food cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
8078404TCS food cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
January 18, 2024
B Downgrade
B Downgrade
BScore: 15
4789Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
4790Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
4791Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
4792Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
4799Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
4802Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
8078372Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
8078376Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
8078378Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
8078379Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
8078394Personal cleanliness maintained. Personal effects properly stored.
8080495Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
March 16, 2023
A Grade
A Grade
AScore: 6
18Accurate thermometers (stem & hot/cold holding) provided and used.
2955Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
76374Accurate thermometers (stem & hot/cold holding) provided and used.
76434Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
April 14, 2022
A Grade
A Grade
AScore: 9
11Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
2909Grade/card signs posted. Consumer advisory. Records/logs. NCIAA. PHFs labeled/dated. Offsite label.
2912Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
2930Facility maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
2955Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
76432Grade card and required signs posted conspicuously. Consumer advisory as required. Records/logs maintained and available when required. NCIAA compliant. PHFs labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly.
76434Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
76457Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
93149Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
93158Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
November 9, 2021
A Grade
A Grade
AScore: 8
20Single use items not reused or misused.
76424Single use items not reused or misused.
76443PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
8PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
February 11, 2021
A Grade
A Grade
AScore: 6
11Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
2928Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
2930Facility maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
2955Kitchenware & FCS of equip. properly washed, rinsed, san. & air dried. San solution as required.
76434Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
76457Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
93149Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
93153Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.