Taqueria Cajeme
A356 E University Dr, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10958
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jun 16, 2026Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures with PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple live German roaches in the back of house at time of inspection. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 6/30.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Apr 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 3, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed marinated cooked beef cold holding at internal temperature of 72 deg F in a walk-in unit holding >41 deg F. Owner removed from retail sale. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Jul 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed cheesecake prepared 7/07/2025. This exceeds seven days of the date of discard. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Mar 5, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed the flashing in front bottom portion of the walk-in freezer in disrepair. Replace flashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Oct 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed inspected with #689
May 20, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
printed reportThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) _B Grade and had 1_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Nydia Mesa
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed kitchen employee lather hands under running water approx. thirteen seconds prior to rinsing. Inspector demonstrated how to properly wash hands and lather hands for at least 20 outside of running water prior to rinsing. Employee then properly washed hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
printed reportThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10,Signer: Nydia Mesa
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed fish soup cooling in a plastic container surrounded by a deep container with wands in soup at an internal temperature of 84 deg F after 2 hours of cooling.(according to cook) Employee discarded. Embargo form prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Oct 17, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Printed reportThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.printed reportThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspected with #1479No County legal action will result from this inspection.Embargo Filled OutAward: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 2,Signer: Nydia P Meza
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-Safety Operator-Resources. Observed cheesecake with a preparation date of 10/02/2023. This exceeds seven days from date of discard. Embargo form was filled out. Manager discarded cheesecake. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →