Tacos Calafia

Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

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. Addl Notes: Observed containers date marked/made on 10/11 of cabeza in walk in cooler at 48-50*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Staff explained items were made the day before and placed in cooler to cool. Advised staff to verify cold hold temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Also advised to check any cooling foods at time of opening. Observed beef in 3 door counter height cooler across from trompa and grill at 49-50*F. Advised staff to verify cold hold temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Both items were embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Observed shredded cheese in same refrigerator across from grill and trompa at 45*F. Cheese was placed back into walk in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Third consecutive violation.

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Certified Food Protection Manager

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 Addl Notes: Observed no staff on site with a Certified Food Protection Manager certification at time of site visit. Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink near burners for large pots. All hand sinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels. Advised staff to check soap and paper towels at all sinks at the beginning of shiftPaper towels added to sink area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Repeat Violation 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. Addl Notes: Observed three door counter height refrigerator across from trompa and flat top grill with an ambient temperature of 49.5*F Cold hold equipment must be at a temoerature that can keep food at 41*F or lower. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Second consecutive violation. Will return on or before 10/22/2026 to verify the refrigerator is able to hold food at 41*F.

Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Observed large openeing at base of back delivery door. Doors and windows are to be tight fitting to prevent entry of insects and/or rodents. Advised staff to aff weather stripping along base of door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.