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Mango's Mexican Cafe

A

44 W Main St, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03218

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

May 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed installing a hand wash sink in the food prep/ware wash room with manager.

2025

Sep 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

Jun 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed tomato salsa cold holding at internal temperature of 45 deg F in a reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F. Manager informed some of the salsa had been prepared the night prior and discarded and relocated salsa prepared today to alternate units. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the reach in unit in front food service area holding temperature for the bottom portion at 48.1 (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items holding in unit was discarded or redirected to alternate units. Manager will call for inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed

2024

Dec 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°

emailed

Sep 30, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed kitchen employee lather hands for <10 seconds outside of running water and then continue to lather hands directly under running water. Inspector instructed employee to lather hands for at least 20 seconds outside of running water. Kitchen employee properly washed hands then during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Apr 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

printed reportThe 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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Omar De La Cruz

2023

Nov 30, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

printed reportThe 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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager _PIC unable to provide poof of certified manager. Obtain certification and leave at establishment. This is the third consecutive violation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Omar de LaCruz,Award: Not Participating

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed kitchen employee with gloved hands working with refried beans place gloved hand under running water to wash. Inspector instructed employee to remove gloves and properly wash hands during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Front reach in unit on the food preparation line holding temperature at 47.8 for the bottom portion of the unit. TCS food items were removed from unit and relocated to other units in establishment. Manager will call for repair. Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed raw shrimp and cut cabbage cooling in the bottom portion of a reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F at internal temperature of 47-49 deg F. Manager remove food items and placed in alternate unit. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Sep 18, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Printed reportThe 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-PIC was unable to provide proof of certified manager. Obtain certification and leave at establishment. This is the second consecutive violationThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Oscar De la Cruz

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed raw chorizo, cooked chicken, raw shrimp, and white cheese cold holding at an internal temperature of 45 - 46 deg F in the bottom portion of the reach in unit on the preparation line that was holding at >41 deg F. Manager informed the food items had been prepared earlier in day and placed in alternate cold units. All TCS food items held cold must maintain <41deg F at al times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed the small reach in unit in the front bar area holding temperature at 44.9 deg. TCS food items cold holding in unit was redirected to alternate units. Observed the bottom portion of the reach in make table holding temperature at 44.4 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items in unit was redirected to alternate units. Currently there is no TCS food items cold holding in units. Manager with call maintenance technician. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →