El Meson
B°3233 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-02654
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
May 8, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2nd Consecutive Violation At time of inspection, no hand drying provision was available at back handwashing sink. Sink must be stocked with a hand drying provision at all times. Paper towels were supplied at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
2025
Dec 9, 2025Routine3 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed two spray bottles with cleaner in them near the hand sink behind the front counter. The spray bottles did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all cleaners and chemicals need a label to reduce risk of contamination. PIC used a marker to write the name on each spray bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
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Observed that the hand wash sink in the employee bathroom did not have an approved hand drying provision. Person in charge (PIC) re-stocked the paper towels at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
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Observed containers of cooked birria in the cooler with a date that was from the previous month. Person in charge (PIC) stated it was just made within the week and the date was incorrect. PIC put the correct date on the birria at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed that the hand sink near the three-compartment sink could not dispense cold water. The knob seems to be stuck and will need to be fixed so that employees can change the temperature of the water to meet their needs. With only the hot water being dispensed the water temperature was at 145*F using inspectors probe thermometer. Please repair or replace the knob. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Aug 25, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing the leaking water filter for the prep sink.
Inspector's notes
2nd Repeat Violation. At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on site at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection. 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
Throughout several coolers, observed cooked meats, various salsas, cut lettuce, and other ready to eat, TCS foods without datemarks.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 11, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on the premises at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection. 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
2024
Sep 11, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about cooling (rice and beans) and raw meats (pork, fish, steak, and chicken) being used in the restaurant. As a taco shop with these foods, will confirm need to switch from a class 3 to class 4 place.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw beef at 51F inside the long prep fridge kept above the cold line. Talked to manager about food storage in the fridges. It had been there for 2 hours, and manager added it to the bottom of the fridge at 40F with min/max thermometer. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed back door doesn't self close. Ensure that all outer doors are self closing after use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
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Observed leak onto the floor coming from the bottom of the ice machine. Ensure that leaks are corrected to control where water goes in the facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
May 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
E&D, class 4 0-9 The inspection was conducted with the person in charge, Teresa Garcia. The establishment is open and operating.Permit is approved. Please address the following items before the re-inspection:1. Repair the second make table inside the kitchen. The bottom part of the table is holding at 54*F. The top part is holding at 35*F. 2. Provide a shield on the single service plates, containers shelving unit located next to the mop sink.3. Replace the household reach-in freezer with commercial reach-in freezer.4. Replace the household blender and food processor with commercial ones.5. Noted extension cord is laying on the floor. Please ensure all electrical cords and connections must be off the floor.6. Noted the back exit door’s self-closer is not attached to the door frame. Re-attach to enable the back door to be self-closing.7. Replace the toilet seat inside the restroom with open front/ horse shoe shape toilet seat.8. Provide covered trash can inside the restrooms as women are using the restroom.Report is auto mailed to owner.A copy of the inspection rights is attached to the report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the next inspection. Currently allow 7-15 business days to schedule.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.No certified food manager at the site or on staff. Manager / person in charge must be a certified food protection manager (CFPM). Please obtain and maintain on site for inspection purpose. Please be advised that the person in charge must be a CFPM and presence on site at all operational hours. Food handlers must maintain food handler’s certifications.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Teresa Garcia
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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. __ Noted inside the single door reach-in cooler on the right side of the hood, a case of raw shell eggs were stored above pre-cut/ pre-washed cabbage and tomatoes, cut onion, etc. Instructed staff to relocate the raw eggs to the bottom shelf. Employee complied. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices_ The establishment does not have a probe thermometer to check on food temperature. Please obtain and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →