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Ricardo's Mexican Food

A

20020 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32773

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

99
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 10, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 16, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

Mar 26, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present.

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

2025

Sep 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 10, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a broken and cracking seal on the walk-in door. 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

2024

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: No certified Food Manager present at time of inspection. In Compliance with Food Code, Maricopa County now requires a Food Manager Present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources of where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. Correct prior to next routine inspection. SECOND REPEAT. Discussed cooling procedures with staff. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.Award: A,Signer: Rickardo I

Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: No certified Food Manager present at time of inspection. In Compliance with Food Code, Maricopa County now requires a Food Manager Present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources of where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. Correct prior to next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteCheck out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.Award: A,Signer: Ricardo Islas

2023

Oct 12, 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. Emailed report. 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. No certified food protection manager certificate available at time of inspection. At least one certified protection manager needs to be on shift when the establishmentAward: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Kimberly

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 →