Inspection Report

Business Name
Tacos Tijuana
Business Address
1754 S GREENFIELD RD MESA AZ 85206
Permit Number
FD-69612
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/16/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
2
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 20

Description: Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures

Comments:

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.

Addl Notes: observed in the walk-in cooler, assorted pans of cooked beef 47-48 deg f . cooked meats were placed in deep metal pans. also pans of cooked rice prepared in the morning placed in the middle lower shelves, wrapped with plastic and placed atop each other. (temperatures indicating 109-126 deg f ), Unable to document the exact time food placed in the walk-in cooler. effective 2 tier cooling reviewed. mcesd cooling guidance document provided. please ensure the hot tcs food is placed in shallow metal pans, unwrapped. use of ice bath also reviewed. recommended to utilize on site metal shallow pans, as well as walk-in cooler top shelves for immediate /expedited cooling. please verify and monitor cooling tcs food made at the food establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 28

Description: Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Addl Notes: checked facility sanitizer solution. per manager facility uses chlorine. observed flashing black on chlorine test strips. showed staff the proper dilution for on-site chlorine sanitizer. manager discarded sanitizer. chlorine at 50 ppm prepared for the ware washing final basin as well as wiping towel sanitizer buckets. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 36

Description: Thermometers Provided and Accurate

Comments:

4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality Addl Notes: inquired about the facility on site thermometer. manager obtained 2 thermometers. the digital food probe thermometer, not turning on. (possible need a battery). the manual metal stem thermometer reading 22 in Ice water, requiring calibration. described the thermometer calibration process. . manager will obtain a properly functioning food thermometer. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 41

Description: Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored

Comments:

3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Addl Notes: checked sanitizer in the front service station table. noted at 0 ppm. manager prepared chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm during the inspection. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details

report emailed to manager. this establishment prepares tcs food and conducts extended cooling for the tcs food such as salsa, beans, rice, beef, and pork. per manager, all these items are cooled at night. proper classification for the permit reviewed with manager on duty.
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
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
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. For example, 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
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.