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Cervantes

3318 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05838

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 22, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 6, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 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 history13 on record

2026

Jun 19, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed foodborne illnesses and use of bleach (onsite) for vomiting or fecal cleanup. Emailed procedures.

Apr 23, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Dec 1, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food preparation was occurring during time of inspection, a facilities inspection was conducted.

Aug 5, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food production was occurring at time of inspection. A facilities inspection was conducted.

2024

Sep 6, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food preparation was being done during time of inspection. A facilities only inspection was conducted. Reviewed proper cooking procedures, cooling procedures, and date marking with PIC.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the ceiling of the walk-in refrigerator to be chipping paint and some material. Informed PIC that the ceiling needs to be repaired and needs to be repaired in a way that will be non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Sep 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 12, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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.Owner stated that no food activities at this time. Observed no open TCS food onsite at this time. Facility inspection only. ****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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chris Cervantes, Owner

Apr 17, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Business not open at time of arrival - Appointment set and Will return 4-19-2024 for routine inspection.

2023

Dec 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Spoke with owner. He said they only do very limited catering by appt. only. He said that someone in the Dept. told him that the two inspections they have already had should be sufficient. I updated contact info on computer.

Sep 22, 2023RoutinecleanA°

Next catering event according to owner is September 30 2023 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.Signer: Chris Cervantes,Award: Not Participating

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 →