Baja Fresh
A°4979 W Ray Rd, Chandler 85226
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66061
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Sep 17, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. No violations noted at time of inspection.
May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Report emailed.
Jan 5, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed with PIC obtaining covered receptacles for restrooms. Discussed with PIC repairing minor water leak at cooler drawer. Emailed PIC department guidance for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events.
Inspector's notes
In the cook's line cold table, observed medium metal pan of pico and a medium metal pan of cooked peppers and onions with an internal probed temperature range of 50-52 degrees F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Person in charge (PIC) stated unit is being repaired and items have been in unit for 2 hours. PIC will implement 4 hour time as a control for TCS items until unit can be repaired and updated time for TCS items at inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 3rd
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Repeat Violation 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.
2025
Aug 26, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cut lettuce double-panned in the top of the cook line cold table at at 48*F internally. PIC stated lettuce had been stored as such two hours. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below.
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Repeat Violation 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.
May 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Please note third party delivery drivers are not approved to fill customer's drinks or salsas. All food handling should be done by food handler qualified employees.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
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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
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cut lettuce and pico de gallo double-panned in the top of the cook line cold table at at 47*F and 46*F internally. PIC stated items had been stored as such less than two hours.All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
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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.
Jan 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Sink is repaired and put back into service.
Jan 7, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 1/17/25. Handwashing in the back prep room has the drain disconnected from the base of the sink and has been taken out of service. Please repair and put back into service prior to reinspection.
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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.
2024
Sep 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ensuring prepped TCS foods have cooled to 41*F or below prior to placing in front cook line cold table.
Apr 30, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, one Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the store address.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Certified manager not present. Please ensure a currently certified food manager is present whenever food is handled. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-RLC corrected violation 16,Signer: Edgar Contreres
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation.....Pans of cooked vegetables and carnitas over ice on the cook line, at 54*F and 49*F internally, under time control with no discard time or written procedure. Manager marked items with discard time. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the main address.Discussed rapid cooling with the manager. Please ensure hot foods cool to 70*F or below in no more than two hours after cooling has started, and then to 41*F or below in no more than four hours. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Edgar B.,Award: Not Participating
2023
Oct 23, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the store address. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Edgar B.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →