Blue Mesa Tacos
A°3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix 85034
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62243
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Aug 13, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
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Apr 30, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.
Apr 29, 2026Routine1 priorityB°
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sewage actively backing up in the back of the establishment. Circular floor drain below the ice machine has a constant stream of dripping water entering from condensate pipe and is not draining. Standing water is present through the majority of the back half of the back room. PIC stated that a plumber has been out within the past week. Informed PIC that the operational permit will be suspended until the problem is eliminated. Suspension sign posted at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
2025
Nov 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 29, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several German cockroaches under one of the standing coolers in the back of the establishment. Person in charge states they will get a pest control service as soon as possible. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Jun 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in house salsa having a date marking of 6/2 in one of the standing coolers. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of 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.
Mar 3, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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 in house salsa cooling in a standing cooler but being covered. Salsa was still in the appropriate time/temperature for cooling. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
2024
Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 12, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nichlas Garcia
2023
Nov 6, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and confirmed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Mathew Garcia
Nov 2, 2023Routine1 priorityB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Amy Lopez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law. Observed out going waste water pipe from hand wash sink dripping water on floor in back room. Observed accumulations of water throughout establishments back room. Person in charge placed a service request at time of inspection. Discussed that all plumbing must be in good repair. Re-inspection will occur within 3 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →