Ha!banero Mexican Food

6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-42208

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 3, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee grab raw hamburger patty and proceed to prepare hamburger buns without first washing hands and changing gloves. PIC, removed gloves and washed hands at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Also discussed using poly gloves as a protective layer to prevent cross contamination.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed enchilada sauce and pinto beans cooling at room temperature with an internal temperature of 88-95*F. According to PIC, food had been cooling for 1 hour prior to inspection and was instructed to use approved cooling methods and did so at time of inspection (ice bath). Provided cooling handouts at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed several containers of spices, without a label. Please label all food storage containers with common name to prevent confusion.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

2025

Oct 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of rice from 3/4 holding 48-50F in the reach in refrigerator. The unit was holding 45F ambient air temperature. PIC discarded the rice. TCS food items must be held at 41F or below when cold holding. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the reach in refrigerator across from the stove and grill, holding 45F. PIC moved all TCS food items to a working unit. Refrigeration temperatures must not exceed 41F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2024

Nov 19, 2024Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about pest control, food manager licenses, and food albels.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed extra lids for items no longer on the menu, stored below sewer lines at raspado hand sink. Ensure removal of unused equipment in facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand sink signs at 3 of the 4 hand sinks. Talked to manager about where and what to get for those sinks. Ensure that each hand sink has a sign to let everyone know it can only be used for hand washing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.

Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 27, 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.Inspection was emailedThe 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Ruben Rellano

2023

Nov 21, 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.Inspection was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. (2nd repeat violation) Please ensure there is a Certified Food Protection Manager present during all hours of operationThe 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Ruben Rellano

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →