El Gallo De Lagos Mexican Food
A730 E Brown Rd, Mesa 85203
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11129
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
May 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
Inspection report was e-mailed. No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report was e-mailed.
2025
Dec 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.
Sep 5, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed splitting large batches of pastor and carne asada into multiple pans when cooling to further optimize cooling method.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsa stored in re-used sour cream containers and bread stored in re-used grocery store bags. Discussed switching to multiuse and food safe containers for food storage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Apr 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed avoiding using grocery bags in order to store bread, advised PIC to use food safe containers/bags instead in order to prevent the migration of deleterious substances.
2024
Dec 6, 2024Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
checked the designated sanitizer bucket. noted at 0 ppm. also observed some wet wiping cloth on the food prep. counter. manager drained and fresh sanitizer prepared. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed a trash bags clean, used to stored vegetable trays from trying. recommend a designated lids. manager removed bags corrected
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Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. 4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Inspector's notes
observed the drain connection, under the three compartment basin. leaking. showed facility manager. please repair the leak.
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Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedAward: B,Embargo Lbs: 2,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alfredo Rea
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 glass door cooler unit holding 47*f degrees, unit was holding salsa. Owner agreed to not store TCS foods in unit until repaired. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. observed red and green salsa holding 48-70*f degrees in glass door cooler unit in rear of kitchen. Per owner, some salsa had been left out, some had been in fridge since day prior. Embargoed. Please maintain Salsa, a TCS item below 41*f degrees. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 30, 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.Report emailedAward: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alfredo Rea
Aug 9, 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.Report was sent via email • 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Alfredo Rea
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 →