Torta La Presa
B°767 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32883
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 1, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the back of the kitchen a fly ribbon hanging from the ceiling directly above prepping area. PIC removed fly trap at time of inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
2025
Sep 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of cooked rice, as well as cooked chicken, and portioned rice bags. unable to locate the use by date stickers. discussed with facility manager. manager labeled pans based on the preparation date Saturday 9-20-2025. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Addl Notes: observed in the walk-in cooler, pans of cooked beef passed discard date 9-10. discussed mcesd use by date policy. manager discarded cooked tcs food. 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.
Jun 4, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
report emailedPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed chemical spray bottles in the kitchen, without identification name. informed manager. manager labeled chemicals. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
employee female restroom has open trash cans. informed manager. please obtain a covered trash receptacle. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector's notes
observed at the hand washing and warewashing connection to wall paneling and splash guards, all seals are in disrepair/missing. showed facility manager. please repair/replace damaged seals. please finish to smooth, easily cleanable . also at the kitchen prep. station to wall area, some dry wall damage. please finish to smooth/ easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Inspector's notes
in the food prep. area, some of the light fixtures bulbs removed, shields missing. please re-install. showed facility manager. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Feb 21, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°
report emailed. facility manager email added to tyler pc.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
provide a certified food manager for the food establishment available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with facility owner. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: 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
Inspector's notes
at the time of inspection water was shut off at the hand washing basin. discussed with manager. manager obtained a plumber. hand washing sink in the kitchen serviced . warm and cold water established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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
observed cooked beef pans left on the counter at 109-112 deg f . discussed the proper hot holding for tcs food . manager reheated cooked beef to 165 deg f . please verify the hot tcs food is kept at 135 deg f or higher.
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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.
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observed at the cookline reach-in cooler lower refrigerator panel. cooked potatoes and shredded beef at 48-49 deg f . manager removed. please ensure rte tcs is kept at 41 deg f . use of ice and the on site walk-in cooler reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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. 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
some plastic containers filled in the kitchen without a identification labeled. discussed with facility manager. pans identified as salt and ground garlic manager labeled food containers during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. 3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
2024
Oct 3, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.
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Predefined Comment: 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
Jun 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
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 emailed.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager**************please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. per owner on site , she has attended the class, awaiting retaking the exam. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Tonia-PIC
Feb 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A_ Grade and had _0 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation and _0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Tonia-PIC
2023
Oct 18, 2023Routineall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _ 0Priority, _0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager*********************please obtain a certified food manager for the food establishment. resources available on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with facility manager. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative 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: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC corrected FBI selections per EHS request ,Signer: Tania-staff in charge
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 26, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _ 0Priority, _2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager*********************please obtain a certified food manager for the food establishment. resources available on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with facility manager. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative 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: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC corrected FBI selections per EHS request ,Signer: Tania-staff in charge
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.****************please provide soap for the handwashing station in the food prep area. informed manager. soap obtained corrected. 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.****************please provide paper towel for the employee restrooms hand washing basin. informed manager. paper towel obtained. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation******************wet wiping cloth in use, store on the cooler chests in the back food prep. utensil ware washing area. Reviewed with manager regarding the sanitizer solution chlorine preparation. manager prepared 50 ppm chlorine in a designated bucket. corrected 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 →