Calizona Tacos
A12833 W Grand Ave, Surprise 85374
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2405703
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager not present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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 3 packages of cooked beef holding in refrigerator at 52°F, 49°F, and 51°F. PIC confirmed the food had been cooked between 4-5 am and was cooled by fan for about an hour before being placed in the unit fridge. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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
PIC confirmed various meats for service were cooked early in the morning at 4-5am and then cooled on unit for later use. Three packages of cooked beef were confirmed to be cooked at 4am and then observed holding at 51°F, 52°F and 49°F at 11 am, 7 hours later. Improperly cooled beef was discarded at time of inspection. Cooked rice was also observed on counter cooling, holding at 113°F. PIC confirmed the rice had been cooked roughly an hour prior, and was reheated at time of inspection. PIC was instructed to cease cooling on the unit, and instead wait to cook the items or hot hold on stove them throughout the day until they were served. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 6d, 9d, 10e, 11d - Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Excessive steps may include, but are not limited to, cooking overnight without oversight, cooling, or cutting large volumes of food items. This prohibition does not apply to foods that have been prepared or packaged in permanent food establishments or commissaries meeting the requirements of this code.
Jul 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 14, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundation1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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.
Inspector's notes
Monterrey Jack cheese observed with an internal temperature of 48*F at time of inspection. PIC was able to cool the cheese to below 41*F using ice bags before end 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment serves ceviche and uses raw shrimp but did not have a consumer advisory readily present for customers. PIC was able to write the consumer advisory on paper and posted it near the menu. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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: Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement.
Inspector's notes
Establishment did not have a probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. A probe thermometer is required for measuring internal temperatures of TCS foods. Probe thermometer provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. PIC was able to get a probe thermometer prior to end of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
No chlorine test strips at time of inspection and establishment uses chlorine to sanitize food contact surfaces. PIC was able to get test strips prior to end of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →