Garcia's
B°1940 E University Dr, Mesa 85203
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11298
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 history10 on record
2026
Jul 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
report emailed. re-inspection scheduled for the cookline reach-in coolers, for 7-17-2026Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the cookline food reach-in coolers, assorted tcs food, on site prepared salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, cut lettuce at 48-53 deg f . showed facility manager. some recommendations included utilizing smaller food pans, not overfilling reach-in coolers top panels, keeping food cooler lids closed and utilizing smaller metal food pans. manager had kitchen staff remove excess food. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed the grill, fryer reach-in coolers close /directly across from the food grilling stations. temperatures of the food cooler indicating 46.2 and 48.9 deg f. discussed with facility manager. recommendations such as using smaller food containers, keeping lids closed, reach-in cooler door seals, servicing the food coolers reviewed. facility manager will place a work order. re-inspection scheduled for 7-17-2026. please ensure food coolers can maintain 41 deg f or cooler. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the back food prep. room, bag of onions placed on the kitchen floors directly near the floor drain. showed pic. suggested to placed onions on a clean dry shelf with a 6-inch clearance from the kitchen floor. manager relocated onions. corrected 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 in the back food prep. area, multiple wet wiping cloth placed on the food prep. counters as well as placed inside the food prep. hand washing station. manager removed all towels. us e of a designated sanitizer solution buckets reviewed. facility staff prepared multi quat sanitizer buckets at 200 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Mar 10, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure one staff during the hours of operation is present and has the certified food manager. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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 at the cookline reach-in prep. cooler, pans of beef at 53 deg f . also some pans of diced tomatoes and Pico de Gallo and shredded cheese at 51- 53 deg f on the top reach-in cooler drawer, discussed with kitchen manager and pic strategies to ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . suggested not to overfill food pans. recommended to keep reach-in lids closed in between orders, use of ice bath and reducing size fill lines reviewed. manager removed excess food, closed cooler lids/ 41 deg f established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the walk-in entry area, ceiling panel ceiling missing. showed kitchen manager , please re-install. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Inspector's notes
please ensure in the back food prep. area, hod burners, the drip pans are installed , noted missing drip pan. showed pic. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers Addl Notes: observed in the back food prep. area, employee bags, food , personal clothes placed on the food prep. stainless tables. discussed with manager. use of a designated area just for personal articles reviewed. staff removed all articles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-204.11 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
2025
Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 1, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Apr 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
2024
Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
May 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Angela Dickson ,Award: A
2023
Nov 2, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Angela Dickson
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 →