La Tiendita Cafe
A456 W Main St, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17498
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 history6 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 8, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Chlorine sanitizer for the sanitizer bucket and the three compartment sink (with dishes in sink) in the sanitizer compartment at a concentration of >200 ppm. Employee prepared fresh and adjusted the concentration to within specification. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use
May 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shelled eggs cold holding on bottom shelf in cooking area at internal temperature of 71 deg F. Cook informed the eggs had been on shelf for a short time and placed in reach in unit. 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 cooked chicken and chicken soup cooling in pans on counter at internal temperature of 103 deg F Cook informed the food items had been on counter for <2 hours and placed in large bowl over ice during inspection for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.
2024
Jul 17, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspected with RS# 1327 emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed raw steak being stored over a container of avocados in reach in unit Manager removed the avocados and placed steak on bottom shelf of reach in unit during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Feb 13, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Printed reportThe 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.Inspected with #1479This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ana Yepes
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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. Observed employee by washing hands by lathering hands for <10 seconds under running water. Inspector instructed employee to properly lather hands for at least 20 seconds under running water as per procedure. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.-Observed two whole chicken hot holding in the warmer at internal temperature of 126 deg F. Cook reheated chicken to >165 deg F during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required-Observed employee placing dishes in the storage area with residual water on inside of dishes. Inspector insptructed employee to properly air dry dishes during inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 18, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
printed reportThe 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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: German Pardo
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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. Observed employee rinsed out a bowl used in food preparation in sink and proceed to air dry without sanitizing bowl. Inspector instructed employee to properly re wash rinse and sanitize bowl. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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-Safety Operator-Resources. Observed flan prepared at establishment >48 hours prior without a date mark. Employee date marked flan with date prepared during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →