Taco N Ganas
A67 N Dobson Rd, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-67448
Score based on 10 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 history11 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive water on the floor of the walk-in cooler under a box of frozen chicken that was in the process of thawing. The manager then properly cleaned and sanitized the floor. Do not allow raw chicken juice to spread on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: 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.
Inspector's notes
The interior of the ice machine bin has a slight buildup of organic residue near the ice baffle. Have the ice machine properly cleaned, and maintain clean at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Jul 11, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The lime squeezer interior has green paint that is peeling. Do not use utensils with peeling paint. The manager then discarded the lime squeezer. and got out a new one. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Apr 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed employee lather hands under running water at the employee hand sink about 10 seconds. Inspector instructed employee to lather hands for at least 20 seconds outside of running water in the hand sink. Employee properly washed hands during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee rinsing off plates in the employee hand sink. Inspector instructed employee to utilize the three compartments sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
2024
Oct 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed and inspected with #689
Inspector's notes
Observed green chili peppers cold holding at internal temperature of 45 deg F and cooked jalapenos cold holding at internal temperature of 71 deg F in the reach in preparation line PIC informed the food items had been prepared earlier in day and placed the green peppers in walk in and discarded the cooked jalapenos. 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.
Sep 3, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed inspected with #689 and printed report
Inspector's notes
Observed PIC lathering hands in the hand sink directly under running water. Inspector instructed PIC to re wash hands and lather outside of running water for at least 20 seconds. Employee properly re-washed hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: 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.
Apr 25, 2024Routine1 coreA°
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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0 Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspected with #689Signer: Lio Perez,Award: Not Participating
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces-Observed the vent covers above the grill with organic debris. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Signer: Leticia cota,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
Sep 25, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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.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 #1479A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 20, 3-501.16(A)(2), which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Rosalio Perez,Award: Not Participating
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed cooked green chili and red tomato salsa cold holding in a reach in unit at internal temperature of 47-48 deg F. Manager informed the food had been cold holding in unit <4 hours and placed in walk in unit. All TCS food items held cold must maintain <41 at all times. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →