Old El Paso Tamales LLC
A730 E Brown Rd, Mesa 85203
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09947
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 24, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed applying for a permit for their new food truck and provided information and resources on how to apply. Discussed maintaining facilities such as dripping faucet and seals for doors.
Inspector's notes
No certified food protection manager during time of visit. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises 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
2025
Sep 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed working towards making progress on repairing the premises such as fixing the floor of the walk-in and fixing the leaking cold water in the 3 comp sink. Discussed removing only what is needed for food preparation and returning ingredients quickly back to refrigeration.
Inspector's notes
No certified food protection manager on site during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises 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
Apr 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Sent operator information regarding how to apply for a remodel for upcoming plans to remove walk-in freezer and replace with public bathroom.
2024
Oct 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed large plastic tub cooked pinto beans with lid on holding 46*f degrees in large double door reach-in fridge. Per the owner beans were made yesterday and all other fridge items were below 41*f degrees. Embargoed. Discussed not cooling in deep trays and achieving cooling times within the 6 hour period. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Apr 25, 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.Report emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Please continue working to acquire.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Hector H
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager(CFPM). No CFPM was present at time of inspection. A CFPM must be onsite during operation. Obtain by next routine inspection. Permit expired, Owner called and payed permit on the phone and shown proof of permit renewal 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Hector Hernandez
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 Verde Salsa cooling at 90*f degrees in a deep bucket in double door reach-in fridge. Discussed proper cooling methods and devices with owner. Owner ice bathed salsa at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed large 3x3 size hole in the bathroom above the toilet. Owner stated it is due to water damage. Please fix to ensure hole is fixed and remains fixed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 25, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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 →