Mexican Deli Market
A12946 W Santa Fe Dr, Surprise 85378
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-02064
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: food labels and separation of personal items
2025
Sep 11, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Advised PIC to remove unnecessary items including broken equipment from kitchen and retail area.
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: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 8, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
2024
Sep 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Apr 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ----- No proof of a certified food manager. Discussed with person in charge that there needs to be at least one Certified Food Manager at the establishment at all time.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Valentines T.
2023
Sep 8, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM): Establishment does not have a current CFPM. Advised Person in Charge (PIC) that the PIC shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager, and per paragraph 2-101.11, and be present during all hours of operation. PIC stated they will obtain a Food Protection Manager certification as soon as possible.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Valentine T. Person in Charge
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed rodent droppings on shelves of retail area. Person in charge (PIC) stated the last certified pest control visit was 31 Aug 2023, but was unable to provide the pest control invoice. Advised PIC that the facility shall reman free of pests. PIC stated they will remove the droppings and notify their certified pest control. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed a significant amount of items and equipment not used for retail operation being stored in retail area. Advised person in charge (PIC) that old equipment and equipment that is not used for the operation of retail shall be removed to facilitate proper cleaning. PIC stated they are in the process of having the unused items removed. 5TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
Sep 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Upon arriving onsite, spoke with the owner, per owner, they are not operating or ready for an inspection. Informed owner that inspection was based on her previously provided availability. Provided owner a follow up email requesting inspection availability & production schedule. Will conduct the inspection when production is occurring & based on the owner’s response.
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →