Tacos Calafia

414 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tacos Calafia five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Among Tempe restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed missing and broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salsa Verde in the walk-in cooler with temperatures between 80 to 85*F at time of inspection. Per cook, salsa Verde was made more than 2 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Reviewed proper cooling methods with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection

3-501.14

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed green salsa with temperatures between 87 to 90*F in a deep container with a lid on in the walk-in at time of inspection. Per prepper, salsa was made more than 6 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Provided cooling guidance documents and cooling log to person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection

3-501.14

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Calafia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Calafia on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tacos Calafia compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Tacos Calafia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Tacos Calafia's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Tacos Calafia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Calafia is inspected around three times per year on average.

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