Tacos Tijuana

1754 S Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Tacos Tijuana has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths, use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Mesa facility scores 95, putting Tacos Tijuana on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector 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

7-204.11

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

Inspector 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

3-501.14

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

Inspector 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

4-204.112(A-D)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Checked sanitizer in the front service station table. noted at 0 ppm. manager prepared chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm during the inspection. corrected

3-304.14

Mar 27, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Handwashing station in the back food prep. has been shut off. discussed with manager. please repair the faucet. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days,

5-202.12(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in th food back prep. room, 5 filled spray bottles, no identification label. manager identified and labeled all chemicals during inspection

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: In the food prep. area, noted wet wiping cloth placed on surfaces, on the food counters . suggested to place wet wiping cloth back in the designated sanitizer solutions. proper chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm reviewed with manager

3-304.14

Jul 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed in the front service steam tables, cooked beef steaks at 116-129 deg f . pans overfilled. also chopped carne asada at 99-108 deg f . informed manager on duty. all cooked tcs meats were removed and reheated to 165 deg f also the steam table temperature were readjusted during inspection. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f or higher

3-501.16(A)(1)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Observed 4 filled spray bottles of chemicals in the back food prep. area. informed manager, all removed, labeled as degreaser, glass cleaner, and disinfectant during the inspection. corrected at the time of inspection

7-102.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bulk plastic containers filled on site, filled with powders, informed manager, identified each as salt, and sugar. manager created label for all food spice containers during the inspection. corrected

3-302.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Tijuana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Tijuana on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Tijuana?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Tijuana.

How does Tacos Tijuana compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Tacos Tijuana most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Tacos Tijuana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Tijuana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacos Tijuana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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