Amada’s Mexican Food
A2729 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment · Permit FD-66295
Score based on 8 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 history9 on record
2026
2025
Sep 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Jun 4, 2025Routine2 priority2 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed. A pattern of non-compliance is observed for #38, 6-202.13, 1st consecutive.
Inspector's notes
There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A 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 first aid supplies and over-the-counter medicine above food prep areas and above food (Shortening). Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all first aid and medicines need to be stored away from food and food-contact supplies and areas. All medicines and first aid must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-208.11 (B) - Priority: Storage-First Aid Supplies; Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed battered fish, shredded beef, shredded chicken, and pork with a date of 5/24 on it. This is 5 days past the 7- day limit. Person in charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. 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. Please see embargo form. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a lighted fly trap above a shelf with dishes and hand sink that is not approved. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that it should be moved to a location away from dishes, hand sick, and away from food prep areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***A pattern of non-compliance is observed, 1st consecutive violation.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Feb 11, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed. Inspected with RS#691
Inspector's notes
Observed that there was no consumer advisory on the menu for eggs. Person in charge (PIC) stated that some customers order their eggs to preference, but that most eggs are scrambled. Discussed with PIC that the digital menu will need to be edited, or all eggs will need to be cooked to temperature. PIC made a sign to hang under the menu until the digital sign is edited. Corrected at time of inspection. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a bottle of cleaner without a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all cleaners need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC labeled the bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed a lighted fly trap above a shelf with dishes and hand sink. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that it should be moved to a location away from dishes and hand sick. Suggested above the back door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
2024
Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.
Jul 25, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed a wiping cloth on cutting board/food prep station across from the flat top cooking area. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Mar 22, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB
This establishment received a(n) _B Grade and had _0 Priority, _1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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.Signer: Mrs. Amada -manager on duty,Award: B
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers****************observed some chemicals in the food prep. area, without an identification /name. informed manager. all removed. labeled at the time of inspection. corrected Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation***************observed wiping cloth wet in use, placed on the food prep. counters. informed manager. facility utilizes chlorine. Chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm established. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage******************observed ice scoop placed inside the ice machine. partially covered with ice. recommended to keep ice scoop in a clean/dry pan. manager removed ice scoop/ corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.11, C: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding****************in the back food prep. area, observed 2 of the light bulb shields removed. informed and showed manager. please re-install. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 16, 2023Routine3 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [ 21], [3-501.18], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 5,Award: C,Signer: Maria O.,Review Notes: QA - TH
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. Observed no hand drying provisions in hand sink by walk in cooler Discussed with PIC that hand sinks must be stocked with hand drying provisions at all times. Paper towels were stocked. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Observed cooked potatoes holding 78 F on counter top , per employee she placed cooked potatoes there over 3 hours prior. Discussed with employee that TCS food cannot be stored in room temperature and must be placed in fridge to cool to 41 F or below. Potatoes were discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Observed chile rellenos date marked 11/3 in prep table exceeded the 7 days allowed for RTE foods. Discussed with PIC proper date marking procedures. Chile rellenos were discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use Observed Raid pesticide in chemical storage area. Discussed with PIC that all pest control must be applied by a certified pest control specialist to prevent the contamination of food, food contact surfaces, equipment, utensils and single service items. Person in charge discarded pesticide. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jul 25, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: B,Signer: Amada Hernandez,Review Notes: DC - TH (Embargo labs.),Embargo Lbs: 3
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Observed beef tacos date marked 7/17 in prep table exceeded the 7 days allowed for RTE foods. Discussed with PIC proper date marking procedures. Beef tacos were discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →