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Pescaderia Guaymas

A

811 W University Dr, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-23-06378

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 50 (2 priority, 3 foundation, 5 core)Feb 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Feb 10, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Mar 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-501.19

Inspector's notes

The restroom door is not self-closing. Reinstall or replace the self-closing device for the restroom door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors

Jun 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

The interior of the ice machine had some oxidation, and the interior of the ice machine door had a buildup of residue. Have the ice machine properly cleaned and maintain clean all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Feb 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed and inspected with #1479

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee working on cash register then proceed to place on a pair of gloves to remove raw fish from fish case for a customer. Inspector instructed employee to remove gloves and properly wash hands prior to placing on new gloves when working with open food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

2024

Sep 3, 2024Routine4 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspected with #689 and emailed report

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Manager informed inspector his certification was at another location. Obtain certification and leave at establishment. 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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed squid thawing in preparation sink in water. Inspector instructed to place a small stream of running water over fish for proper thawing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed unapproved pest control devices located throughout establishment. Remove and replace with only approved ones.

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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed gasket in disrepaor for the walk-in cold unit. Replace gasket Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

May 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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 #689This 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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 13,Signer: Saul Salgado

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-102.11

Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge Person in charge is currently not certified by an accredited agency and was unable to answer questions regarding the big 6 bacteria and virus and hot holding temperatures. Obtain certification and leave at establishment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 octopus and smalls and salsa cold holding at internal temperature of 48 deg F in the top portion of a reach in unit that was holding <41 deg F. Manager informed these food items had been holding in unit since the night prior and discarded. Embargo prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°

OC re-inspection for a Class 4 Meat Market permit was conducted with manager Saul S. without an appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection. All items for correction will be addressed under the E&D permit FD-24-00544. Provided guidance document regarding ROP variances at time of inspection.MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 22, 2024Routine2 priority3 foundation5 coreD°

OC inspection for a Class 4 Meat Market permit was conducted with manager Saul S. without an appointment. The establishment was open and operating at time of inspection. The facility will be required to obtain an E&D permit in conjunction with the Meat Market permit based on the submitted menu and operations. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Please address the listed items prior to the OC re-inspection within 30 days. Provide guidance document regarding ROP variances at time of inspection. MCESD inspection report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Saul Salgado

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 no paper towels available at the kitchen handwash sink. Paper towels were provided at time of inspection. Please ensure all handwash sinks are provided with adequate hand drying items at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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 an accumulation of organic matter on the interior of the ice machine. Please conduct a wash, rinse, and sanitize of the interior prior to the next routine inspection. Please ensure all non-TCS food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency that precludes the accumulation of organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

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-SafetyOperator-Resources. -------- Observed various TCS salsa products in the small reach-in refrigerator unit without date marks. The PIC indicated that the products were prepared within the last 2 days. The PIC provide proper date marks to the items at time of inspection. Advised the PIC that all TCS food items have a 7 day shelf life. The day the items are prepped count as day 1 and then the products have 6 days from that date. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. 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/3978/Food-Variances. -------- Observed various ROP cooked seafood products and ROP raw shrimp products at time of inspection. The facility does not have an approved ROP HACCP/Variance to conduct these operations. The PIC removed the products from their ROP packaging at time of inspection and place them in regular ziploc packages at time of inspection. Please submit for an ROP variance and obtain approval from Maricopa County Environmental Services prior to conducting ROP operations. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination -------- Please relocate the paper towel unit to the right of the handwash sink to prevent contamination of the prep sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ------- Paint the exposed wood located behind the framed area above the middle kitchen area with semi-gloss paint. Core-4-402.12, C: Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing ------- Elevate the shelving in the mop sink room to provide a 6" minimum clearance from the floor for cleaning. Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength -------- Remove the residential grade blender unit and provide an NSF, commercial or similar unit. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System -------- Observed a y-valve installed at a hose bib located behind the ice machine. The y-valve supplies the ice machine and an open ended hose for spraying down the kitchen area. Remove the y-valve, provide a hose bib vacuum breaker, and only utilize the hose bib for the open ended hose. Provide a separate water line that feeds the ice machine prior to the OC re-inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-201.11, P: Approved-Materials ------- Observed a non-food grade hose being utilized for the ice machine. Please remove the hose material and provide food safe hose material for the ice machine prior to the OC re-inspection. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -------- Correct the following: 1) Provide 1" minimum air gaps above the floor sinks for the ice machine and right refrigerated display case condensate drains. 2) Repair the leaking faucet at the three compartment sink. 3) Repair the small leak at the three sink drain line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater ------ Observed the sno cone machine ice waste being plumbed to a pan for waste disposal. Remove the pan and plumb the snow cone machine to the nearest floor sink with PVC piping and provide a 1" minimum air gap. All condensate and similar waste must be indirectly plumbed to a floor sink and provided with a 1" minimum air gap. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability -------- Correct the following: 1) Provide a semi-gloss finish to the restroom and kitchen area walls, as needed. 2) Fill the saw cuts at the concrete flooring, as needed, with a concrete silicone. 3) Refinish the walk-in freezer wall areas to remove the flaking paint finish. 4) Fill all wall holes throughout the facility with silicone. Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed ------- Provide a 3/8th inch rubber cove base to the floor/wall junctures of the south wall, as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →