Mr.Mesquite Taqueria
A505 S Mill Ave, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66819
Score based on 11 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 history11 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC proper cleaning of removable soda nozzles and gaskets.
Inspector's notes
Observed the fixed parts of the ventilation system to be missing high temperature caulking or separation on the existing caulking. Also observed separated or missing high moisture caulking at hand wash sinks. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) to replace/repair caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent the accumulation of grease buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Mar 5, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) items that are not actively going through the cooling process shall be protected from contamination via lids or plastic wrap. 2) all chemicals shall be stored below food contact surfaces, food, clean linens, single use items and equipment.
2025
Oct 1, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager 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. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Jun 18, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager 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
Mar 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 5, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: - Reviewed proper handwashing procedures at time of inspection.- Reviewed proper date marking. All ready-to-eat (RTE)/time and temperature-controlled foods for safety (TCS) must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Discussed the importance of discarding all RTE/TCS foods after 7 days.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. 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 pico de gallo, pickled onions, cheese, cabbage, and salsa with temperatures between 52 to 61*F at time of inspection in the prep table. Per cook, all items were placed into the prep table less than 2 hours prior to inspection. 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. 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 prep cooler with ambient temperature of 50.5*F at time of inspection containing TCS food items (see #20). Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 9/12/2024.
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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.
May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rey H.
Feb 2, 2024Routineall corrected on siteA°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>> Observed no certified food protection manager present on site at time of inspection. Certified food manager must be present at all times during operating hours.This 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.Report delivered via email.---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, orContact 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-181Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ramiro Fernandez,Food Manager Licenses: 0
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 13, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Reviewed proper date marking procedures with person in charge (PIC).- 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-181Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rey H.
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - Observed broken tiles on the wall near the grill. Repair wall to restore a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 16, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Embargo Lbs: 2,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Reynaldo H.,Food Manager Licenses: 1
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 Pico de Gallo, cut cabbage, and pooled eggs in prep table with temperatures between 49 to 53*F. Observed ambient temperature of the prep table at 50.9*F. Per person in charge (PIC), Pico de Gallo and pooled eggs had been in the prep table less than 2 hours prior to start of inspection and moved to the walk-in to rapid cool. Per PIC, cut cabbage had been in the prep table longer than 4 hours prior to inspection and was voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. PIC will monitor cold-holding prep table & put ice in the bar until it can get fixed. Discussed proper cold holding with the PIC. All TCS foods held cold must be held at 41*F or below at all times. 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 →