Serrano's Mexican Food
B1021 S Power Rd, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03518
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 19, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream pico de gallo, chicken tacos, chiles rellenos with an internal temperature of 44-45*F in walk-in cooler. It was determined that the cooler ambient air temperature was 51*F at time of visit due to cooling several foods at once. Suggested using ice baths and freezer to rapidly chill product prior to moving to walk-in cooler to prevent increase in cooler temperature. By end of inspection, walk-in cooler had ambient air temperature of 41*f. Also discussed documenting cooling temperatures on logs to determine initial temperature of food when being transferred to walk-in cooler.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chopped lettuce cooling in plastic bags tightly enclosed. PIC rearranged lettuce to shallow containers to allow proper cooling.TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers with mini beef and chicken chimis, steak fajita, and chicken in reach-in cooler with old day dots. PIC stated sticker was not removed from container. Containers were switched to new ones at time of inspection. Ensure all day dots are removed prior to washing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Inspector's notes
Observed fan vents in walk-in cooler and air fans with heavy build up of dust and debris. Fan covers were purchased at time of visit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buckets of salsa stored under raw chicken and beef in the walk in refrigeration. PIC moved the salsa to another area in the refrigerator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.
Sep 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following TCS food products held past 7 days: beef flautas 9/11 and 9/17, chicken flautas 9/10, ground beef 9/20, cooked chicken 9/19, cooked beef 9/23, and steak 9/23. PIC discarded all items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection.
Jun 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 11, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about grease traps and mat cleaning, ceiling cleanability at dishpit, baseboards, and employee food storage.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice being dumped in the hand sink in the wait station. Ice was burned off. Ensure that hand sinks are only used for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Talked to manager about hand sink requirements.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice bucket being filled up while they were on the ground, and the ground was wet. Talked to manager about ice bucket filling up locations. Ensure that containers of ice used to put into ice wells are kept off the ground, and doesn't touch the wet floor, preventing floor water from dripping into ice wells when filling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Oct 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from pipe below dishwasher, observed gaps in silicone at dishpit. Talked to manager. Ensure that leaks/cracks are repaired to control water and allow to go down drains. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times.
May 24, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Signer: Robert Drabek,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11, P: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating. Observed shredded beef that was reheated and placed into the steam table during the inspection. The beef was holding 128-170F in various areas. Inspector trained staff on reheating temperatures and PIC brought a thermometer to verify. TCS food items must be reheated to 165F prior to hot holding at 135F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 7, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Robert Drabek
Sep 29, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Cayla Vaughn,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →