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Cazo De Oro

1002 E Main St, Mesa 85203

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-25125

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

92
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)64
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 6, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the upright cooler, bags of raw chicken placed atop shelf directly above open pans of salsa. discussed with manager. manager relocated raw chicken to a designated lower shelves in the walk-in cooler. also observed raw chopped pork, placed in the walk-in cooler, atop vegetables/produce racks. manager relocated meats to a designated lower shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Mcesd food storage guidance document reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

observed automatic dishwasher in use. checked sanitizer. noted at 0 ppm. discussed and showed facility manager. manager serviced, and refilled the sanitizer line. chlorine at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

proper use by date for the on site prepared food pans/ tcs food reviewed. noted facility preparing refried beans, cooked rice, assorted salsa, cooked chicken. MCESD use by date guidance document reviewed. manager prepared use by date stickers for each rte/tcs food pan. 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

observed ice scoop placed inside the ice metal pan. ice scoop handle was placed inside the ice, handle in contact with the ice. please placed ice scoops in a clean /dry place. manager removed scoop, placed in a designated separate pan.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jan 28, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

facility manager phone number and email updated in Tyler PC. report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

observed 4 pans of cooked rte seafood left in stagnant water. temperature indicating 49-51 deg f . per facility manager thawing for immediate service,. recommended to keep under running water . manager placed food back in the coolers. 41 deg f established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Oct 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 8, 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 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: Odriel Garcia

2023

Sep 27, 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: Odriel Garcia

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 →