Maricopa County, AZ

Tacos Calafia

Permit ID: FD-88493

Permit Type: E & D

414 S Mill Ave Tempe 85281

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
D
3
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
19
Proper hot holding temperatures
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.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
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.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
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.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
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 Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

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 Manager Observed 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.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.
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