PlateScore

Testal Mexican Kitchen

A

1325 Grand Ave, Phoenix 85007

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-78468

Mexican — Northern Mexican (Chihuahua), burritos and birriaWebsite

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 10, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 19, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

May 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure regular cleaning on inside of ice machine. Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jun 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed acquiring additional cold-holding units for cook line

Mar 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed following policies and procedures with facility including:-Separation of detergent and sanitizer in three compartment sink.-Availability of hand soap. No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Haydee Morales

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

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 container of pre-portioned red salsa (<1lb) being stored in reach in refrigeration unit bearing the date "2/29/24". The employee did not know when the food was prepared but suggested that it may have been made more recently and the date marking tag was not updated to reflect that. The salsa was voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection. Ensure all RTE TCS foods are used before 7 days have elapsed from initial prep date. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained: Observed leak in the three compartment sink on the right hand side allowing water to readily leak along the side of the sink and into an open electrical outlet. Leak occurred when water was being drained from the sink. Improper repair of maintenance of any portion of the plumbing system may result in potential health hazards, such as cross contamination, backflow, or leakage. Ensure that the system is repaired to reduce potential hazards. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 10, 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.Discussed CFM requirements, storage of personal items, and Hot Holding with PIC.Report emailed to PIC.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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rocio S.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. >>> Observed the following cooked food items: carne asada (101-106'F), Beef in green sauce(110-115'F), Chorizo with potatoes(111-115'F), and shredded beef (116-121'F) in front hot wells by the cash register. Per PIC, items were reheated and placed in the containers less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Both items were reheated to 165'F at the time of the inspection. Discussed proper hot holding with the PIC. All food held hot must be maintained at 135'F or above at all times. Discussed decreasing the amount of food in the hot holding containers to improve the heating capacity of the containers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →