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Tacos Chilangos

A

19425 W Indian School Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86641

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

May 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 24, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Employee drink stored on food prep area while food prep is taking place. Employee food and drink should remain in a designated area away from food prep areas for customers. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Gasket of pull out refrigeration drawer has been repaired with duct tape. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Repair unit with correct gasket. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

2025

Nov 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.discussed storage of meats and vegetables in refrigeration units

Jun 24, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Employee drinks are stored in refrigerator alongside food and drink for customers. Employee food and drink should be segregated from customer food to prevent contamination. PIC moved drinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed separation and storage of personal items from items used in establishment, major allergens, and cooling procedures. Provided cooling guidance documents.

2024

Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling procedures. Reviewed requirements for use of wood as a cutting surface.

Apr 15, 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.Emailed inspection report.Discussed ensuring food contact surfaces/food containers are NSF/food grade.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Rodrigo J.

2023

Nov 27, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed inspection report.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-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rodrigo J.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

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. Observed three compartment sink sanitizer to be heavily soiled with food residue at start of inspection. Had operator drain clean and refill sink and freshly dispensed sanitizer measured to be <150ppm. Bucket and bottle of sanitizer also measured to be <150ppm. Had operator drain sink, fill with water and manually add sanitizer to a concentration of 200ppm (within manufacturer specifications). Operator also remade buckets and bottles with correct concentration of sanitizer. Continue to manually dilute until dispenser has been repaired to provide correct concentration of sanitizer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →