Tacos Calafia
A51 S Mcqueen Rd, Gilbert 85233
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04649
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 20, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked beef cooling in three containers deep than 3 inch and with lids on in glass door refrigerator in the kitchen. Internal temperature was measured between 66*F to 72*F. Manager stated the cooked beef were prepared and cooled about 1 hour prior to inspection. Educated cooling methods to the manager. Manager changed the containers to shallow metal containers and moved to walk-in cooler for fast cooling.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Jun 11, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed several flies in the kitchen. Please ensure establishment is free of pests at all times. Ensure doors and outer openings are sealed and all air curtains are functional. Eliminate flies prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Mar 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
2024
Aug 5, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email. Inspected with RS #1506.
Inspector's notes
Observed carne asada in the hot holding well with an internal temperature of 95*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to manager, carne had been placed in hot holding about an hour ago. All hot TCS food must maintain internal temperatures of 135*F and above. Carne was removed and placed on grill to be reheated back to 165*F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Feb 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation. Resources provided in email.Discussed creating a designated area for employee food and drinks.Discussed testing sanitizer frequently as it is not automatically mixed with water into the 3-comp sink.Inspection report delivered via email.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Louise Garcia
2023
Oct 30, 2023RoutinecleanA°
Re-inspection for new business owner.Met on-site with ownerCorrect the remaining item:(1) Paint or seal the wood trim at the service counterReport auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.:
Oct 19, 2023Routine2 coreA°
New business owner inspection.Walked site with Owner.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Correct the items prior to re-inspection in 30 days:This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Louise G
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained (1) Repair the leak at the prep sink. (2) Repair the hot water faucet on the hand sink near the soda fountain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (1) Replace all ceiling lights where needed in the kitchen (2) Paint or seal the exposed wood trim at the service counter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →