Taquitos Jalisco
A437 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14854
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Feb 25, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the cooking area of the establishment a metal ice scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed the metal scoop and placed it inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 31, 2025RoutinecleanA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 25, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
received documentation from the owner via email, regarding the food probe thermometers obtained.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed 5-gallon buckets of salsa, with cut tomatoes, cut peppers, and other ingredients, prepared on site. checked temperature, registering 47 deg f on thermometer. per manager prepared on 7-23-2025. manager removed. proper cold holding 41 deg f reviewed. use of smaller metal pans and Ice bath suggested. 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.
Inspector's notes
asked facility manager regarding the onsite thermometer to check food temperatures. unable to locate. please obtain a metal stem thermometer. facility manager will place a work order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
observed raw fish being thawed in the warewashing middle basin, while both the soap basin, and dishwashing final basin in use, filled with chemicals. the facility has a designated food prep. basin. recommended to relocate raw fish to the designated food prep. sink. manager relocated fish. also in the upright cooler, noted 5-6 pans of cooked rice placed atop each other, without lids (bottom of the food pans in contact with the food below. showed manager, reviewed with pic utilizing food pan lids. manager obtained proper lids for all food(cooked rice) pans Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
this establishment has female staff on duty. please provide a covered restroom trash can. discussed with manager. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Mar 5, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
one of the cookline spatulas handle wrapped in duct tape. discussed with manager. please repair or replace to smooth,easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. 4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Inspector's notes
observed at the kitchen hand washing basin. sink/ wall juncture exposed. hand washing basin has separated from the back wall. showed manager. please reattach the basin, and repair the wall juncture, please seal the penetration. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
2024
Sep 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 31, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A awards, and had _ 0Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. facility manager email updated in AMO.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Signer: Adrian J. -manager
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*************observed some build up on ice machine interior lid/deflector . showed manager. scrubbed and sanitized at the time of inspection. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A awards, and had _ 0Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. facility manager email updated in AMO.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Signer: Adrian J. -manager
2023
Oct 26, 2023Routine2 priority3 coreC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _2 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. The 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.sanitarian 764 was present.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 20,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA-RLC ,Signer: Benito-manager on duty
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.*****************pan of raw chicken stored over pans of refried beans. informed manager. manager rearranged the shelves in the upright cooler. chicken pans was relocated to a designated lowest shelf. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 pans of refried beans dated 10-25 temperature at 49 deg f . per manager prepared last night . proper rapid 2 tier cooling reviewed, manager discarded the refried beans. also tubs of on site prepared salsa on site at 71 deg f . noted placed in deep plastic tubs in 2 different upright coolers. per manager prepared in the morning. suggested to utilize the ice bath methods. use of frozen chill sticks reviewed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected*****************back entry door sweep in disrepair. please repair/replace the back door sweep. showed manager. :
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation****************in the back food prep. area, observed wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. surfaces. manager was informed . chlorine designated sanitizer bucket prepared(50ppm). corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-204.12, C: Equipment Openings, Closures and Deflectors****************observed use of duct tape for the upright cooler seals. also some wire used for the microwave open release mechanism. showed facility manager. please repair to smooth, easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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