Calitacos
B2757 E Main St, Mesa 85213
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500646
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
some on site filled chemical bottles observed without an identification. informed facility manager. all labeled by manager during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
please ensure food facility has a certified food manager during the hours of operation. also please ensure all food staff have their certificate of training. resources available on esd.maricopa.gov were reviewed with manager on duty/ 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 multiple pans of shreded beef and cooked beans, at 112-116 deg f . per manager prepared in the morning. noted meats placed in deep plastic tubs. discussed with manager strategies to facilitate/expedite the rapid food cooling. suggested smaled /shallower metal pans for rice and beans. also use of ice bath reviewed. based on the extent of food preparation, please divide the cooling shallow food pans among the facility 3 walk-in coolers, instead of all hot food placed in one walk-in cooler. use of shelf near the fan blowers reviewed. manager provided on site training to kitchen staff. food from 7-8, temperature indicating 48-49 deg f discarded. food prepared today all transferred to smaller metal pans and divided among three walk-in coolers 41 deg f established. mcesd food cooling guidance document provided via email.
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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
observed facility east walk-in cooler at 47 deg f . discussed with manager. manager serviced unit during the inspection . 41 deg f established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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 the on-site sanitizer solutions at 0ppm. informed manager. frequency of changing the sanitizer solutions reviewed. manager drained and refilled sanitizer, chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Mar 18, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the walk-in cooler, raw eggs placed on a shelf atop sour creme, and mayo. discussed with manager. manager relocated eggs to a lower designated shelf.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
observed on site prepared salsa bottles, prepared on site at 59-66 deg f . noted some bottles in the fridge, and some left on the food tables. discussed with manager. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . strategies such as proportioned containers kept in refrigerator or ice bath reviewed. manager discarded salsa. 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
wiping cloth in the kitchen/sanitizer bucket solution checked noted at 0ppm. manager discarded. prepared fresh chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm . frequency of changing sanitizer solution reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2025
Nov 18, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing station located at the back area near the walk in entrance without any available soap. Per employee, the dispenser probably just ran out of soap earlier today.
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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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the back area of the establishment metal ice scoops being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed all the metal scoops and placed them inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
Mar 6, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory Report
Feb 24, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory 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 →