Chikiliquis Taco Shop
B°2753 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-84617
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside a small fridge near cooking area three cooked proteins without any date marking on. Per PIC, the cooked al pastor, chicharron salsa verde and the other pork meat all were probably from yesterday. PIC was not sure of the time these items were cooked. PIC datemarked all three containers at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Mar 30, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
2025
Oct 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure facility has a certified food manager on duty, available 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
Inspector's notes
observed at the third steam table, tcs food such as pinto beans, refried beans/chili at 109-119 deg f, discussed with manager. all removed, all reheated to 165 deg f. manager readjusted the steam table temp. please ensure all tcs food is at 135 deg f or higher. 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 some powder plastic containers filled with ingredients/granules. no identification. manager was informed. labeled by manager as salt and flour.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
observed in the food prep. area, multiple spatulas has peeled, cracked in the rubber, pieces missing. showed facility manager. manager removed. kitchen manager will order ne spatulas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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.
Jun 11, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
report emailed to manager.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
wet wiping cloth were left on the food prep. stations. showed staff . manager removed towels and placed in a designated chlorine sanitizer 50ppm . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
asked staff and manager regarding a certified food manager. unable to provide. please obtain one certified food manager. 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
Inspector's notes
observed no soap dispenser at the food prep. hand washing station. informed manager. manager obtained a soap dispenser, filled at the time of inspection. Also in the male restroom, hand washing soap dispenser, electric was not working. manager obtained a new soap dispenser. corrected 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.
Mar 4, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
containers filled with ingredients, no identification. showed pic. identified as salt and sugar. labeled by manager.
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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
Inspector's notes
observed bags of onions and potatoes placed on the kitchen floor. suggested to us e a designated shelf. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
2024
Oct 21, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. online resources at esd.maricopa.gov. reviewed with manager on duty.
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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 3, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. online resources at esd.maricopa.gov. reviewed with manager on duty.
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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
observed at the kitchen hand washing station. hot water valve in disrepair. informed manager on duty. please repair the hand washing faucet, re-inspection scheduled for 10 days. 10-14-2024 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Addl Notes: observed auto paper towel dispenser in disrepair. notified pic. manager provided paper towel. manager will place a work order for the handwashing station, paper towel dispenser. 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. Addl Notes: at the time of arrival, at the food prep. hand washing station, no soap provided. informed manager. please obtain a soap dispenser , and hand washing soap.
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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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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 pan of cooked beans left on the counters at 93-98 deg f . per manager pans were left out one hour prior to inspector arrival. suggested to transport cooked tcs to a shallow pans. use of a metal shallow pans and ice bath reviewed. manager reviewed with kitchen staff, shallow pans and ice bath provided, corrected,
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the time of inspection, some wet towels left in the hand washing basin, also some wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. surfaces. informed manager, manager removed towels. chlorine solution at 50 ppm established.
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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
Jun 4, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _ 0Priority, 2_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager******************please provide one certified food manager during the hours of operation. online available resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. report emailed to manager on duty. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Mr. Luis-owner
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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.************please obtain/ provide a soap dispenser for the kitchen hand washing sink. informed manager. soap dispenser obtained and filled at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces*****************observed dust accumulation on the walk-in cooler fan plastic guard. informed facility to clean the panel. frequency of cleaning reviewed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.12, Pf: Pressure**************observed the warm water faucet at the kitchen hand washing sink opened and small drip, no flow. informed manager regarding the provision to provide hot and cold water under pressure for the handwashing station. manager serviced the hand washing station. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 9, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _1 Priority, _2 Priority 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: Not Participating,Signer: Mr. Luis-manager on duty
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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.**************please obtain paper towel refill for the kitchen handwashing paper towel dispenser, facility manager refilled. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.*************three compartment filled, in use, checked sanitizer. reading 0ppm. informed manager. manager showed staff. chlorine was added to basin. chlorine at 50 ppm established. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-502.11(B), Pf: Good Repair and Calibration**************inquired manager regarding the on site thermometer, observed using a metal stem thermometer, reading 0 in ice bath. showed manager how to calibrate the thermometer. Thermometer ice bath calibration method reviewed with staff. :
2023
Oct 19, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment Received an A award and had 0_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Zaydde-staff on duty
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →