Nando's Mexican Cafe
A+Cutting Edge3519 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07437
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 history10 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026Routine3 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed 2 full cases of beef directly on the ground in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) lifted the food to the shelf. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
Observed a knife at the cookline being stored between reach-in cold-holding lids. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
The employee bathroom did not have a covered waste receptacle at time of inspection. Women can use this bathroom. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms require a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Feb 19, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM present. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee rinsing off soiled dishes, running them through the mechanical dishwasher, then changing gloves and putting away the clean dishes. PIC instructed employee to wash hands before donning gloves to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. ***After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff a policy issue, which resulted in the violation.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap at the hand sink by the bar. PIC provided hand soap. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsa and hot sauce salsa that had a discard time of 2:30pm and had been kept past the time. PIC discarded all products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed an ice scoop handle in ice at the bar. PIC removed the ice scoop. Ice scoop handles must not be stored directly in ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 15, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
May 13, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm of chlorine being dispensed in bar dishwasher. All chemical dishwashers must dispense 50-100ppm of chlorine sanitizer to ensure proper sanitization of food contact surfaces. A work order was placed for dishwasher and all bar dishes will be sent to the back kitchen dishwasher until repaired. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris and trash underneath shelves and equipment in the kitchen. Food crumbs can create harborage conditions for pests. Please deep clean kitchen and maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 5, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
2024
Oct 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email. Discussed using time as control for salsas at server stations.
Inspector's notes
Observed sheet trays of TCS foods cooling in the walk-in with plastic covering the food. Discussed cooling food completely before covering to allow maximum airflow for faster cooling. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
May 13, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report delivered via email.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Blake Phillips
May 2, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed rearranging food storage in walk-in and standing refrigerator so that more TCS foods are stored in walk-in.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Blake Phillips
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 reach-in drawer units under grills with ambient temperatures of 48*F. All cold holding units must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. All food had been placed in units less than four hours prior. Food was moved to walk-in at time of inspection. A re-inspection for reach-in drawers will be conducted by 5/13/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Jan 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On 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: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Blake Phillips
2023
Sep 6, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Logan Shaughnessy,Award: Cutting Edge 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 →