Tacos Calafia
B°8258 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria 85381
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-60409
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jun 18, 2026Re-Inspection1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Prep refrigerator by grill had an ambient temperature of 40*F.
Inspector's notes
Observed no staff with a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate (CFPM).
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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Second consecutive violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheese and beef in flip top prep cooler next to steam table at 60*F. Cold Hold of food is to be 41*F or lower. Cheese and beed were embargoed and discarded. Advised staff to monitor food temperatures with a metal stem thermometer during hours of operation to ensure food is kept at 41*F or lower. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Observed utensils stored in stagnant water at 109*F
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Repeat Violation 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Second Consecutive Violation
Jun 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will return on Thursday June 18th to verify refrigerator is able to hold food at 41*F or lower. Advised staff to check hot and cold food temperatures throughout day using a metal stem thermometer.
Inspector's notes
Observed no staff with a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate (CFPM).
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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Second consecutive violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cheese and beef in flip top prep cooler next to steam table at 60*F. Cold Hold of food is to be 41*F or lower. Cheese and beed were embargoed and discarded. Advised staff to monitor food temperatures with a metal stem thermometer during hours of operation to ensure food is kept at 41*F or lower. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Observed flip top refrigerator across from trompo only holding at 61*F. Equipment must be at a temperature that can hold food at 41*F or lower. Food items were removed from refrigeration unit until repaired. Will return on or before Thursday June 18th to verify equipment can hold food at 41*F.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed utensils stored in stagnant water at 109*F
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Repeat Violation 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Second Consecutive Violation
Feb 26, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided information for time as control monitoring, cooling of cooked foods, and businesses providing Certified Food Handler classes and exam.
Inspector's notes
Observed no staff with a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate (CFPM).
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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Second consecutive violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken (47*F), carne Asada (46*F) and cabeza (50*F) in sandwich prep cooler at temperatures greater than 41*F. As per the person in charge the chicken had been in unit over night, the asada was cooked and cooled today, and the cabeza was removed from the walk in cooler this morning at opening. All items were embargoed and discarded at time of the inspection. Advised person in charge to monitor cold hold temperatures throughout the day using a metal stem thermometer. Observed salsas at self service bar at 45*F. Observed ice used to keep product cool was not in contacted with salsa containers. Suggested facility use time as control for monitoring cold hold temperatures at salsa bar. Ice was added to cool product back to 41*F 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
Observed utensils stored in stagnant water at 109*F
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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 30, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
Jun 27, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
Inspector's notes
Two strainers hanging over the 3-compartment sink had missing or broken pieces of mesh wiring. Brought to attention of person in charge who removed both strainers to discard. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Mar 12, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed air drying of equipment, when to wash, time as a control. Provided time as a control guidance document.
Inspector's notes
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
2024
Nov 4, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Correction of the priority foundation item(s) found during the inspection conducted on 10/23 was verified by the inspector on 11/4 via electronic means.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Oct 23, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Establishment did not have any undamaged quat test strips available for use. Inspector provided small quantity until more can be obtained. Ensure test strips are purchased and on site prior to reinspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Managerreport emailedOn 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)Award: A,Signer: Graciela
Jan 23, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Managerreport emailedOn 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: Graciela S.
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding ---Several protective panels over lights in kitchen are missing. Replace panels. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 26, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Managerreport emailedOn 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: Graciela S.
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. ---In walk-in cooler boxes of eggs were being stored on top shelf over uncut produce and containers of salsa. No cross contamination observed. Person in charge had employee rearrange so that eggs were on bottom shelf. Food shall be stored in a manner that minimizes risk of contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Nearby restaurants
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- 100Salad and GoA°8220 W Thunderbird Rd · 50 m away
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →