Republica Empanada
B°204 E 1st Ave, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-31141
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed non-working thermometer (unable to turn on) in the establishment at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a working probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 7/22.
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4-502.11(B) - Priority Foundation: Good Repair and Calibration
Apr 7, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about replacing torn gaskets in the reach-in freezer and about sealing the hole in the wall above the prep sink at time of inspection.
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
PIC was unable to provide proof of certified food service manager. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed small container of French fries sitting on a top shelf at internal temperature of 67 deg F and observed shredded chicken hot holding in kettle style hot holding unit at internal temperature of 118 deg F. Manager was unsure how long food items had been holding out of temperature control and discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.
Oct 9, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 30, 2025Routine2 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report will re-inspect 10/9/2025 for back employee hand sink and quat sanitizer strips.
Inspector's notes
Back employee hand sink only dispensing hot water cold water faucet is in disrepair and unable to access cold water from valve under hand sink. Repair to provide both hot and cold water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.
Inspector's notes
Sanitizer strips were not available for testing quat sanitizer for the sanitizer buckets. Provide quat sanitizer strips. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
May 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded cooked pork cold holding at internal temperature of 46 deg F in walk in cold unit. Manager informed the pork had been in unit since the night prior and discarded. 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
Buildup of debris on surface of vent hoods above fryers. Clean frequently to minimize contamination Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2024
Dec 18, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of insecticide stored along with other chemicals in mop sink and chemical storage area. Manager discarded the insecticide. Spoke with manager regarding pest control and the restriction and use of insecticide. Pest control must be performed by a licensed pest control operator Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed gasket of walk-in in disrepair. Gasket was coming off of the side of the door and was cracked in various places and held by duct tape. Discussed the importance of maintaining the gaskets of the walk-in and having it repaired, especially before the summer. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Aug 27, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report inspected with 689
Inspector's notes
Observed a large buildup of organic debris on the food contact surface of the ice machine. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed vegetable, potato cheese, pork chicken mushroom and ham empanadas cold holding at internal temperature of 52-54 deg F in a reach in unit that was holding at >41 deg F. PIC informed the empanadas had been in unit since the night prior and discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Reach in unit that mainly holds Empanadas holding temperature at 56 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items holding in unit was discarded or redirected to alternate units. Manager called for repair. Currently there is not TCS food holding in unit.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed door gasket in disrepair for walk in cold unit. Replace gasket for proper cooling. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
May 14, 2024Routine1 priorityall 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.Inspected with #689This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Embargo Form preparedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC - TH (Fixed items 1-27) ,Signer: Michelle Jensen
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 two containers of sour cream cold holding in the back portion of a walk in cold unit at internal temperature of 45 deg F. Manager informed the sour cream had been in unit since the night prior and discard. Embargo form prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by 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: A,Signer: Michelle J.
Oct 17, 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.Inspected with #1479This 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Patience Peters
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 kitchen employee later hands directly under running water while hand washing at the hand sink. Spanish Liaison instructed employee to properly lather hands outside of running water prior to rinsing Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 soap not available for back employee hand sink. PIC supplied soap 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 →