Calitacos

225 W Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Calitacos appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chandler restaurant scores 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed the main prep cooler having an ambient temperature of 48*F. The unit had TCS foods being stored in it. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Please do not use the unit to store TCS foods until working properly. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days

4-301.11

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed birria broth cooling in the walk in cooler but cooling being coved with a lid. Person in charge states they had just placed this food item to cool and was in the appropriate cooling time/temperature. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Observed the establishment re-using sour cream containers to store other food products. Discussed how these containers are not designed to go through numerous wash cycles. Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. Please discontinue reusing these containers

4-502.13(A)

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: The soda fountain nozzles at the drive-thru window have a slight buildup of organic residue. Have the soda fountain nozzles properly cleaned and maintain clean at all times

4-602.11(E)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bag of onions was stored directly on the floor in the kitchen. An employee then put the bag of onions on a shelf. Do not store food items directly on the floor

3-305.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop was stored inside the ice bin with the handle touching the ice. The manager then stored the ice scoop upright

3-304.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The bar's handwashing sink has the cold water pipe disconnected, so that the cold water supply could be connected to the adjacent ice machine. Install a valve with two outlets so both the ice machine and the sink faucet can be supplied with cold water

5-205.15(B)

Closing Toilet Room Doors

Inspector notes: The women's restroom door has no self-closing device and was left open during the inspection. Install or reconnect the door's self-closing device

6-501.19

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calitacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Calitacos on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Calitacos compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Calitacos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Calitacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Calitacos have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Calitacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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