Mexican Deli Market
A12946 W Santa Fe Dr, Surprise 85378
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-02367
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 13, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: bulk orders and hours of operation for prep
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge stated exam will be scheduled soon. 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.
2025
Sep 11, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed importance of separating personal products from Deli products**
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.
Jun 19, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed importance of separating employee food from food served to customers**
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 8, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed importance of storing personal food separately, and discarding outdated products, and using approved containers to store food**
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
Dec 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed sanitizer concentration**
Repeat Violation 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.
Sep 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Advised PIC to separate person products from busines products in walk-in coolers, Discussed cleaning frequency and repairing premise as well as removing unnecessary items
Inspector's notes
No CFPM onsite at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that there needs to be at least one Certified Food Manager at the establishment at all time. 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
Apr 9, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ----- No CFM onsite at time of inspection. Discussed to requirement to always have at least one CFM onsite at all times.**Discussed date marking, labeling, and separating employee food from Deli market food**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Signer: Valentines T.,Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: B
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ----- Front door kept open at time of inspection. Please keep door shut unless air curtain is installed. Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence ----- Observed snap traps being used in Deli area. Snap traps aren't approved in kitchen. PIC stated that they will contact pest management company to remove snap traps. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 16, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. **Kitchen was not preparing food/tamales at time of inspection****Reviewed importance of separating employee food/personal items from deli market food, discussed removal of broken,unused equipment and person items**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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Valentines T.,Award: A
Sep 8, 2023Routine3 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Kitchen was not storing or preparing and time/temperature control for safety foods at time of 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.Signer: Valentine T. Person in Charge,Award: A
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed rodent droppings underneath kitchen 3-compartment sink and under equipment. 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
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed floor sink for kitchen handwashing sink, slowly draining. Other floor sinks in kitchen were empty. Advised person in charge (PIC) that plumbing shall be maintained in good repair to ensure proper operation. PIC stated they will have the drain inspected/repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed a significant amount of household items and equipment not used for kitchen operation being stored in the kitchen. Advised person in charge (PIC) that old equipment and equipment that is not used for the operation of the kitchen shall be removed to facilitate proper cleaning. PIC stated they are in the process of having the unused items removed. 5TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed missing and broken floor tiles in kitchen and dining room areas. Advised person in charge (PIC) that flooring and surfaces shall be maintained in good repair to ensure they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated they will have the tiles repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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.
Aug 22, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment was closed at time of inspection.Called operator to ask about business hours, had to leave a voicemail.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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