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Moreno's Mexican Grill

A

601 N Arizona Ave, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12229

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 27, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 1, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 1, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed shelving used as food contact container storage and drying rack had chipped paint and was rusty. PIC to paint prior to the next routine inspection to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface. 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

Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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.

Jun 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Mar 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations. Report was emailed.

2024

Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Jul 31, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Noted small leak in waterline behind dishwasher. Repair. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed. 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/AdministrativeAward: A,Signer: Sofia Hernandez

2023

Oct 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed. Inspection was done with RS # 789. 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: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA--- Eval TEW ,Signer: Luis Garcia

Jul 27, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.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: Re-Inspection,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Christian Delgado

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 →