Margaritas
A10 W Main St, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-46088
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Sep 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper date marking procedures and provided guidance documents with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.
May 21, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manger on the premises at 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
Inspector's notes
Observed cucumber, onions, and bell peppers with black and white fuzzy organic material on them in a reach-in cooler and the walk-in at time of inspection. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Feb 18, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed beef being prepped and placed into a container, with the container being balanced on top of a trash can. Discussed not storing food containers on trash cans to prevent the container from being contaminated. Container was removed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation
2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed poblano sauce prepared with cooked pepper prepared 10/22/25 this exceeds the seven days of date of discard. Owner discarded during inspection. 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.
Jul 17, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed the following food items cold holding at an internal temperature of 46-49 deg F in a reach in unit under the grill that was holding >41 deg F. Chicken Tacos, Raw shrimp and fish and beef tacos. Manager informed this food items had been holding 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
Observed a sanitizer bucket in the food preparation area with a chlorine sanitizer concentration of >200 ppm. Manager informed the sanitizer is for wiping food contact surfaces and adjusted the concentration to within specification. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use
Inspector's notes
Reach in unit under the grill holding temperature at 51.2 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food items holding in unit was discarded or redirected to the walk in. Currently there is no TCS food items holding in unit. If needed manager will call for repair 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.
Mar 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Paper towels absent for the bar area employee supplied paper towels during inspection. 2nd consecutive violation Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a plastic container containing drink mix stored directly in ice that is used in preparing beverages. Employee removed container and discarded ice that was surrounding container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
2024
Dec 18, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Paper towels were not available for bar area hand sink. PIC supplied paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Ground beef prepared 12/14/2024 without a date mark in food preparation unit. Cook dated with date prepared during inspection. 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.
Oct 3, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
PIC informed inspector that they have a food service manager certification and currently do not have it at establishment. 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 chili relleno cold holding in walk in unit at internal temperature of 51 deg F. Cook informed the relleno 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
Observed sanitizer bucket that contains chlorine chemical sanitizer at a concentration of >200 ppm. Cook informed the sanitizer is for wiping food contact surfaces in the kitchen and prepared fresh and adjusted the concentration to within specification. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use
Jan 25, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Andres Chabarro
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Observed the piercing blade of the can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. Manager placed can opener in dishwasher to clean and sanitize. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces-Large amount of debris on the surface of the vent hoods above grill. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 28, 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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Andres Chabarro
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. Hand soap was not available for the front employee hand sink. Manager supplied soap. 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. Paper towels not available for the front employee hand sink. Manager supplied paper towels. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe Observed rice in warmer hot holding in a plastic grocery bag with lettering on bag. Cook removed rice from bag and placed directly in metal pan in warmer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 12, 2023Routine1 coreA°
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.Printed reportThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 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-pic is not able to provide food service manager certification, obtain certification and leave at establishment.This is the second consecutive violationAward: Not Participating,Signer: Andres Chap
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Left door for the reach in unit in kitchen area in disrepair and coming off hinge. Repair to provide proper closure. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →