Taqueria de Jalisco Mexican Food
A°3015 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-78152
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
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Inspection history15 on record
2026
Jul 28, 2026Re-Inspection3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Person in charge sent inspector email with photo of chlorine test strips.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. 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. **4th Consecutive Violation**
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed dead cockroaches in kitchen area. Establishment shall remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Inspector's notes
Observed chest freezer to be in disrepair with top lid missing insulation, gasket in disrepair, and lid unable to close tightly. Observed cutting board on prep table to have cut marks throughout board and stained. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection **2nd Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed separation based on cooking temperatures, date marking, cleaning frequency of vent hood and floors, emailed list of CFPM providers.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. 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. **4th Consecutive Violation**
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed dead cockroaches in kitchen area. Establishment shall remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Inspector's notes
Observed chest freezer to be in disrepair with top lid missing insulation, gasket in disrepair, and lid unable to close tightly. Observed cutting board on prep table to have cut marks throughout board and stained. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection **2nd Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
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Observed establishment to use chlorine bleach as sanitizer with no chlorine test strips available. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. **10 day re-inspection required**
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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.
Mar 25, 2026Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Observed prep fridge have an ambient temperature of 35.6*F and 3-door stand up fridge have an ambient temperature of 27*F.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. 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. **3rd Consecutive Violation**
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed chest freezer to be in disrepair with top lid missing insulation, gasket in disrepair, and lid unable to close tightly. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Mar 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Establishment shall remained voluntarily closed until adequate cold holding equipment is available.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about maintaining cold holding logs for units and reviewed holding temperatures.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. 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. **3rd Consecutive Violation**
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS foods in 3-door stand up fridge and in prep fridge have internal temperatures above 41*F. TCS food in the prep fridge include crema (66*F), cut tomato (61*F), mozzarella cheese (54*F), ham (67*F), chorizo (65*F), hot dogs (67*F), cooked carnitas (70*F), raw in shell eggs (64*F). PIC stated ham and chorizo were bought in the morning at 12:30pm and carnitas cooked at 11am. Ham, chorizo, and carnitas from the prep fridge were moved to the chest freezer to rapidly cool at time of inspection. TCS items in 3-door stand up fridge include cooked beans (57*F), cooked beef made yesterday and today (51-57*F), crema (54*F), hominy (50*F), raw beef (50-53*F), raw pork (54*F), caldo de pollo (52*F), and shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese (62*F). PIC stated shredded cheese, raw pork, and crema were bought today at 12:30pm and were moved to the freezer to rapidly cool. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held for 4 hours or more were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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 prep fridge to have an ambient temperature of 60.2*F with min/max thermometer. Observed 3-door stand up fridge to have an ambient temperature of 47.6*F-50.1*F with min/max thermometer. Establishment has no other means of refrigeration on site. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Establishment voluntarily closed until refrigeration units are repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 24-hour re-inspection required.
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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 chest freezer to be in disrepair with top lid missing insulation, gasket in disrepair, and lid unable to close tightly. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine3 priority2 foundation2 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking with person in charge. Reviewed cold holding/hot holding/ reheating temperature requirements. Discussed floors in bathroom to be smooth and easily cleanable, disposing of dead insects in a timely manner, and disposal of adulterated/moldy food. Provided educational handouts via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. 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. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed staff member touch apron with bare hands and then proceed to flip tortillas on flat top. Asked cook to wash hands due to contamination, cook stated she had just washed hands pointing to mop/service sink which had no soap nor hand drying provisions. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks at handwash sinks properly supplied. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 bathroom to have no soap nor hand drying provisions present at time of inspection. 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. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 cooked rice being hot held have an internal temperature of 105-112*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Person in charge stated rice was reheated from cold holding in microwave around 11:30am with reheating temperature unknown. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths to have a chlorine concentration of 200ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels (50-100ppm) at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
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Observed frozen intestine being thawed in 3-compartment sink in still water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
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Observed bathroom used by staff and customers to have no toilet tissue available. A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. PIC suppled tissue at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability
Jun 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about monitoring fridge temperatures to ensure all TCS foods are 41*F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager present at time of inspection. 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
Feb 13, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment obtained unscented chlorine bleach.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment at time of inspection. 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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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
Feb 12, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Re-inspection scheduled for 2/13/24.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about repairing wall near mop sink. All walls, floors, and coves shall be smooth and easily cleanable as well as to prevent rodent and insect harborage.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment at time of inspection. 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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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
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Observed cut tomatoes temp at 46*F, PIC stated they had been in prep table all day. All TCS foods improperly cold held for longer the 4 hours were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Observed pico in prep table temp at 45*F and shredded cheese temp 47*F. PIC stated pico and cheese had been in unit for 3 hours. All TCS foods improperly cold held for less that 4 hours were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Please temp TCS foods at least once a day and ensure unit is functioning properly. 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 fresh scented bleach used as sanitizer for three comp sink and sanitizer buckets. Bleach bottle did not specify it is safe for food contact surfaces. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Obtain unscented chlorine bleach that is safe for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 2/13/25
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
2024
Oct 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.
May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report printed.No county legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA/DC added legal action comment,Signer: Rodolfo Gomez
May 15, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Arrived to conduct inspection, but establishment was not yet open. Will return to inspect on a later date.
Jan 10, 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 ManagerPerson in charge is not a certified food protection manager. Please obtain certification by next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Rodolfo Gomez
2023
Sep 14, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report Emailed.Inspection conducted with RS #1225Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerPerson in charge (PIC) did not have food protection manager certification. PIC stated he will try to obtaincertification by next routine inspection. *2nd Consecutive Violation*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-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Printed In Spanish: N,Revoke / Suspend: N,Signer: Rodolfo
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding.==== Observed chopped lettuce and cheese in front reach in with an internal temp of 48F on probe thermometer. Notified PIC(Person in charge). PIC informed inspector items were placed 2 hours prior. PIC placed lettuce in ice bath and moved cheese to main reach in unit so that proper temps were reached. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control; all TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or less. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →