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Pollo Correteado

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120 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80239

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 7, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 6, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 22, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 10, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 12, 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 history10 on record

2026

Jun 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 10, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the 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

2025

Aug 22, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

An open container of salt and an open bag of sugar were stored in the storage area. Maintain all food items covered or closed when not in use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

An open box of cups was stored directly on the floor in the storage area. The manager then moved the cups to a shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

Jun 17, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The certified food-service manager was not working today. Provide a certified food-service manager 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

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

A box of lids was stored directly on the floor in the storage area. Do not store food-related items directly on the floor. The manager then put the box on the shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

Apr 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed inspected with #1479

2024

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed and inspected with #689

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed salsa cooling in a deep plastic container at internal temperature of 61 deg F in the back of the food preparation area counter. Cook informed salsa had been on counter a short time prior and placed uncovered in walk in unit. 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.

Jul 22, 2024Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report Inspected with RS#1327

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked macaroni cooling in deep container covered with plastic at internal temperature 83 deg F. Manager informed the macaroni had been cooling <2 hours and transferred to two containers and placed back in walk in uncovered Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: 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. 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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several types of candy with labeling in Spanish. Provide labels that provide labeling in English to include ingredients also Manager provided contact information for distributor also.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

Jan 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

printed reportThe 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Eduardo Carabarin

2023

Nov 6, 2023Routine1 coreA

printed reportThe 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspected with #1479This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Edwardo Caraborin

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Repeat Violation Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels-Rice and macaroni salad and potatoes cold holding for retail sale and prepared and packaged at establishment without labels. Provide labels with name and address of establishment on package. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Sep 7, 2023Routine1 coreA

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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.printed reportThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspected with #1479No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Jose Antonio A La Torre

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels-Tres Leeches prepackaged from a outside wholesale bakery without name and address of bakery. Label packages with name and address of supplier. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →