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Serrano's Mexican Food

A

1021 S Power Rd, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03518

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 29, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 24, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 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 history9 on record

2026

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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

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
#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

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

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

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

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 →