Tacos Calafia
B°414 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88493
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jul 24, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFPM prior to next routine inspection. 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 2 deep containers of green salsa in the walk-in with a center temperature of 51*F measured with a probing thermometer. Per PIC the salsa was made 2 hours prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. PIC relocated the salsa to shallow pans at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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 grease buildup on the ventilation system and observed missing and separated caulking. Discussed with PIC all fixed parts of equiment shall be sealed with a high temperature caulking to create a smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Apr 15, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Assisted PIC with updating the Time as Public Health Control (TPHC) at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing and broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Aug 7, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
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Inspector's notes
Observed salsa Verde in the walk-in cooler with temperatures between 80 to 85*F at time of inspection. Per cook, salsa Verde was made more than 2 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Reviewed proper cooling methods with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection. 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.
Apr 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.- Reviewed proper cold holding procedures with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection.
Jan 7, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
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Inspector's notes
Observed green salsa with temperatures between 87 to 90*F in a deep container with a lid on in the walk-in at time of inspection. Per prepper, salsa was made more than 6 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Provided cooling guidance documents and cooling log to person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection. 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.
2024
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: - Reviewed proper cooking temperatures with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection.
May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Karissa V.
Jan 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: - Inspection conducted with RS# 1206.- 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. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR-RA-EV,Signer: Karissa V.
2023
Sep 26, 2023Routine3 priority1 coreD
This establishment received a D Grade and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20], [3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)], 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: D,Embargo Lbs: 3,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Luis B.
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 cooked jalapeños and grilled onions in a hot holding unit with temperatures between 84 to 86*F. Per person in charge (PIC), items were cooked longer than 4 hours prior to inspection. Grilled onions and cooked jalepenos were embargoed at time of inspection. Discussed hot holding with PIC. All TCS food held hot must be maintained at 135'F or above at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 green and red salsa with temperatures between 54 to 57*F in the salsa bar. Per person in charge (PIC), salsas were replaced less than two hours from the start of inspection. PIC put the containers of red and green salsa in the walk-in cooler to rapid cool and also replaced ice in cold holding unit of the salsa station at time of inspection. Discussed proper cold holding with the PIC. All TCS foods held cold must be held at 41*F or below at all times. Repeat violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage - Observed two spray bottles - one holding sanitizer solution and the other with another surface cleaner on top of reach-in fridge on the line next to container of chicken. Person in charge moved chemicals to proper storage location at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single-service items at all times to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed leak from the bottom of small ice machine next to the dry storage rack. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →