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Boca Taqueria

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1249 N Greenfield Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-44872

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

91
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Routine — score 0 (6 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 2, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed ensuring cardboard is properly thrown away to prevent the harborage of pests. Discussed storing food 6 inches above ground.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bottles of soap, sanitizer and ammonia-based window cleaner across the facility with no name on the working container. Discussed storage of chemicals, restrictions of use, and ensuring that chemicals are properly labeled. Employees labeled all sprayer bottles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

2025

Sep 8, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed keeping produce in crates 6 in above the flor.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed red and green cutting boards with deeper groves in the surface and a large accumulation of cut marks from use. Discussed replacing them or resurfacing them to prevent the migration of material to food and to ensure that the surface is easy to clean and sanitize. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ceiling tiles near stove hood drooping with apparent water damage. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

May 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed looking into potential repairs to the tiles behind the 3-comp sink and physical conditions of cutting boards. Inspection report was e-mailed.

Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2024

Oct 24, 2024Routine6 priority2 foundationD

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed Employee handling and cleaning dirty dishes in the 3-comp sink and use the mechanial dish washer dirty side, wipe hands off on rag and transition to handling clean dishes. Employee was asked to wash hands at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed front hand sink obstructed by laundry baskets and observed rear hand sink obstructed by 5 gallon buckets, employee moved at time of inspection to wash hands. Hand sinks must remain free and clear. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed 3-comp sink in use with a chlorine concentration of 0-ppm. Manager stated previous employee on shift forgot dose the sink with bleach and a different employee started ware washing in the sink. sink drained and filled to show 100ppm at time of inspection. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken marinade in a large pot in walk-in fridge holding 47*f degrees. Kitchen staff stated item had been set to cool from previous night after prep, Embargoed. Discussed cooling time frames and methods with manager. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked white fish and salmon improperly hot holding between 111-125*f degrees in the main hot line, per kitchen staff items were made 30- minutes prior. All items reheated to 165*f degrees. Please maintain above 135*f degrees.

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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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed red and greens salsas at salsa bar on ice holding 45-47*f degrees. Manager check ice levels and found that an employee earlier in the shift filled salsa bar with ice to not surround containers correctly. Ice was refreshed appropriately at time of inspection to cool salsas. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed corn tamales dated 10/16 holing in walk-in cooler. todays date 10/24. Embargoed. Maximum 7 days hold to discard for date mark applicable foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed queso sitting out on rear prep sink in deep containers covered holding 122*f degrees ready to be placed in walk-in cooler. Discussed moving queso in flat containers un covered in-order to reach appropriate time and temperature requirements to avoid discard. Queso was re portioned. Discussed cooling in large batches with ice water in the prep sink and ICE wands in product center with manager.

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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.

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.Inspection was emailed***Discussed cooling methods for bottled salsa 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: Benjamin Serrano

Jan 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. Certificate could not be produced at time of inspection. One CFPM is required to be onsite at all times. *Repeat Violation*Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Francisco A

2023

Aug 14, 2023RoutinecleanA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager(CFPM) No CFPM was present at time of inspection. A CFPM must be present at all times. 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 via 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,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Ben

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →