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Taqueria Factory

A

1155 W Ocotillo Rd, Chandler 85248

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-02987

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 2, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 9, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Mar 9, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Food service certification for Manager has expired. Obtain certification from an accredited agency and leave at establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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

2025

Sep 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reminded establishment that unauthorized personnel (3rd party delivery drivers) are not allowed to fill drink orders for customers.

Jan 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning up bodily fluids with PIC.

2024

Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed cooling methods for pastor.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Gabriel Garfio

Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Gabriel Garfio

2023

Oct 2, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Observed establishment bottling juice and selling at another facility. If the establishment wants to continue bottling juice and selling to the public at another facility, a food processor permit must be filed. Provided a guidance document on juicing to owner.**Discussed when to wash, contact time for sanitizer, and employee drinks.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Gerardo Villagrana

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 red salsa with a tight fitted lid and in a deep container with an internal temperature range of 85F-87F in walk-in. Also observed closed zip lock bags of mashed potatoes and cooked mixed vegetables with an internal temperature range of 80F-82F in walk-in. Per PIC, the food items have be cooling for less than 2 hours prior to inspection. PIC used approved methods to cool down to 41°F. Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC. All items should be cooled in uncovered, shallow pans in the back reach-in refrigerator, by using an ice bath, or another effective means. Foods must be cooled from 135F-70F in the first 2 hours and from 70F-41F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours. 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 →