Tacos Tijuana
A°1754 S Greenfield Rd, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-69612
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
May 7, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Reviewed some Food policies in Spanish with staff. Place was really busy and it was shorthanded with employees at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloths on counters throughout the establishment.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 16, 2025Routine2 priority2 coreC°
report emailed to manager. this establishment prepares tcs food and conducts extended cooling for the tcs food such as salsa, beans, rice, beef, and pork. per manager, all these items are cooled at night. proper classification for the permit reviewed with manager on duty.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
checked facility sanitizer solution. per manager facility uses chlorine. observed flashing black on chlorine test strips. showed staff the proper dilution for on-site chlorine sanitizer. manager discarded sanitizer. chlorine at 50 ppm prepared for the ware washing final basin as well as wiping towel sanitizer buckets. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
observed in the walk-in cooler, assorted pans of cooked beef 47-48 deg f . cooked meats were placed in deep metal pans. also pans of cooked rice prepared in the morning placed in the middle lower shelves, wrapped with plastic and placed atop each other. (temperatures indicating 109-126 deg f ), Unable to document the exact time food placed in the walk-in cooler. effective 2 tier cooling reviewed. mcesd cooling guidance document provided. please ensure the hot tcs food is placed in shallow metal pans, unwrapped. use of ice bath also reviewed. recommended to utilize on site metal shallow pans, as well as walk-in cooler top shelves for immediate /expedited cooling. please verify and monitor cooling tcs food made at the food establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
inquired about the facility on site thermometer. manager obtained 2 thermometers. the digital food probe thermometer, not turning on. (possible need a battery). the manual metal stem thermometer reading 22 in Ice water, requiring calibration. described the thermometer calibration process. . manager will obtain a properly functioning food thermometer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector's notes
checked sanitizer in the front service station table. noted at 0 ppm. manager prepared chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm during the inspection. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Mar 27, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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
Mar 12, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°
report emailed. re-inspection for the hand washing station scheduled for 10 days.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
handwashing station in the back food prep. has been shut off. discussed with manager. please repair the faucet. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days, Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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 in th food back prep. room, 5 filled spray bottles, no identification label. manager identified and labeled all chemicals during inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Addl Notes: observed at the final warewashing basin, in use chlorine sanitizer exceeding 200 ppm. showed manager. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
in the food prep. area, noted wet wiping cloth placed on surfaces, on the food counters . suggested to place wet wiping cloth back in the designated sanitizer solutions. proper chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm reviewed with manager. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Jul 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the front service steam tables, cooked beef steaks at 116-129 deg f . pans overfilled. also chopped carne asada at 99-108 deg f . informed manager on duty. all cooked tcs meats were removed and reheated to 165 deg f also the steam table temperature were readjusted during inspection. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f or higher.
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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed 4 filled spray bottles of chemicals in the back food prep. area. informed manager, all removed, labeled as degreaser, glass cleaner, and disinfectant during the inspection. corrected at the time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed bulk plastic containers filled on site, filled with powders, informed manager, identified each as salt, and sugar. manager created label for all food spice containers during the inspection. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. 3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A_ Grade and had _0 Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: Holmes-facility PIC
2023
Sep 26, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control virtual webinar class on 09/26/2023. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.
Aug 24, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory,district sanitarian received a call from the facility owner, stating they missed the Aug 24th AMC attendance. Informed the owner regarding the next available AMC class for September 2023. District sanitarian registered the facility owner for the department September 2023 AMC online class. a copy of the registration emailed to facility owner.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 22, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _ 2Priority, _1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.status of the repeated risk factor 19, improper hot holding for on-site prepared tcs reviewed with manager. report emailedThe 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.Facility manager was signed up for the AMC class, on August 24th. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days for the sanitizer test strip. 9-5-2023.Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Review Complete: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 40,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Manuella-facility manager
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 diced meat , place in deep metal tubs in the walk-in cooler at 89 deg f . asked manager regarding the time prepared. per manager cooked yesterday. per other shift leader, prepared at 10am. suggested to place cooling food in open shallow pans to assure rapid cooling. manager removed all diced meat. placed in 2inch pans for rapid cooling, placed in the walk-in cooler top shelf. corrected. MCESD cooling charts reviewed. copies provided for additional staff training. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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.********observed pans of steak, and sliced sautéed onions, and sauteed green peppers at 98-111 deg f in the front service steam table, near the grill. checked the steam table water temperature. noted steam table water bin at 111 deg f . spoke to facility GM regarding the minimum hot holding for on site prepared tcs. suggested to prepare less steaks,(as needed) also suggested to assure steam table is heated first prior to placing tcs food in it. manage removed all steaks. also recommended a daily temperature logs to monitor hot holding. see embargo. MCESD food temperature charts provided for kitchen. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: 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.******************facility utilizes chlorine for sanitizer, in the warewashing area. inquired about test strip. manager was unable to find any. please obtain chlorine sanitizer test strips. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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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 →