Taco Chilango
A16811 N 145th St, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2600493
Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history2 on record
2026
May 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 31, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection 2 of 2 handwashing sinks in the kitchen were obstructed, one blocked by floor mats and beverage boxes, the 2nd with a water bottle sitting in the basin. PIC had obstructions at both sinks cleared at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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
In the walk-in refrigerator, 3 pans of refried beans filled 6 - 8 inches deep prepared the night prior to inspection measured with internal temperatures ranging from 43°F and 45°F. 1 container of cooked beef cheek filled 6 - 8 inches deep and covered with cooled fat measured with internal temperature of 63°F. Per PIC, these items had been prepared the night prior to inspection and had been in these containers since preparation. All items recommended for discard, see embargo. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.. Reviewed cooling procedures with PIC, recommended using shallow pans for all cooked and cooled products. PIC confirmed additional shallow pans had been ordered for delivery tomorrow.
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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
At the cook line, single door standing refrigerator measured with ambient temperature of 51°F. TCS foods including cooked beef tripas, cooked pork belly, queso cheese and crema measured with internal temperatures ranging from 48° to 51°F. Per PIC these items had been in unit for approximately 2 hours and were moved to alternate refrigeration for cooling and storage. Adequate alternative refrigeration available for use, PIC agreed to keep TCS foods in other units until repairs/adjustments completed. 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.
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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 →