Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen
A9265 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-60397
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.
Mar 17, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed using time as a control for hot held meats such as chicken and carne asada. Guidance provided. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee filling water pitcher for cooking meat in the hand sink. Discussed using hand sinks for handwashing only to prevent contamination. Please use prep sink for all cooking purposes. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken breast taken off the grill after cooking with an internal temperature of 148-159*F when measured with a probe thermometer. All raw poultry must be cooked to 165*F for 1 second to ensure pathogens are destroyed. Chicken was placed back on the grill and cooked to 165*F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.11 - Priority: Raw Animal Foods-Cooking. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.
2025
Nov 25, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed salsa verde and chiles rellenos cooling in upright reach-in cooler enclosed in containers. PIC, moved product to freezer and left uncovered to allow TCS foods to rapidly cool.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Sep 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 1, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed dethatching spray nozzle from mop sink when not in use.
Inspector's notes
Observed dicer used for onions, with dried up debris from onions. PIC disassembled to wash, rinse and sanitize at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
2024
Dec 11, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chiles rellenos cooling in upright reach-in cooler covered with lid. Internal temperature of TCS food was 55*F at time of inspection and discussed importance of proper cooling methods, including removing lids for proper air circulation.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Sep 25, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed red salsa cooling in upright reach-in cooler with lid on container. PIC removed lid at time of inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods and provided hourly cooling logs.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Apr 19, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websiteAward: A,Signer: Reyna Portillo
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. Observed employee cooling green salsa in plastic bin with lid on. Instructed employee to remove lid to allow proper air flow for cooling process and did so at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 28, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received an B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 1 core violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 3,Signer: Reyma Portillo
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Observed table with cooked rice blocking handwashing sink. Pic rearranged items at time of inspection. Please keep all handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed lettuce and creamy mushroom holding an internal temperature of 50*F in prep table. All other items were below 41*f. According to PIC items were stored in prep table for more than 4 hours and were discarded at time of inspection. All cold TCS foods must be at or below 41*F at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Sep 5, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Reyna PuAollo
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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 →