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Antojitos Lindamar

B

1423 S Country Club Dr, Mesa 85210

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80373

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

87
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Oct 12, 2023 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 2, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 8, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 11, 2025 — Routine — score 86 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 4 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 12, 2026 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)78
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee don gloves after cleaning without washing hands first. Asked employee to wash hands and don new gloves before making customer's order. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

There was a red sanitizer bucket in the front hand sink at time of inspection. The bucket was moved at time of inspection. Hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the floor tiles under the back hand wash sink with dark grey/black organic matter in the grout lines. The water is coming out of the 3-compartment sink and hand sink fast, spilling over enough to cause moisture on and under the tiles. The tiles need to be smooth and easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2025

Aug 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Feb 24, 2025Re-Inspection3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM onsite 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: Corrected at time of 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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the left door gasket of the small cooler separated from the door creating an air gap. Observed condensation at the bottom of the cooler that may be as a result of the cooler door unable to tightly shut. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky hand sinks in the front and back kitchen area when the faucet is turned off. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Feb 11, 2025Routine2 foundation4 coreB

A re-inspection will be conducted on 2/21/2025 to ensure priority foundation violation #14 has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM onsite 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: Corrected at time of 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels observed at the front hand wash sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-402.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have up-to-date records for parasite destruction from their seafood supplier. Observed records last updated on 1/1/2023. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice cream scoops in still water measuring 52*F inside the juice cooler when measured with a probe thermometer. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation *Second consecutive repeat violation* 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the left door gasket of the small cooler separated from the door creating an air gap. Observed condensation at the bottom of the cooler that may be as a result of the cooler door unable to tightly shut. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky hand sinks in the front and back kitchen area when the faucet is turned off. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Nov 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is receiving pre-made paletas and ice creams from FD2404660.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dishes being washed in less than 10ppm chlorine sanitizer found the be lemon scented bleach that is not approved as a food contact surface sanitizer. PIC provided classic bleach at the time of inspection that is approved as a sanitizer. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Discussed maintaining 50-100ppm chlorine to effectively sanitize food contact surface. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooling raw marinated ceviche in the prep cooler with internal temperatures measured at 48*F with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, the raw shrimp was prepared and cooled the day before and fresh cut tomatoes and cilantro that were are room temperature were added approximately 3.5 hours prior. 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. Discussed prep coolers are ineffective at cooling TCS foods and should instead only be used to store already cooled TCS foods. PIC moved the uncovered ceviche to the reach in cooler at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice cream scoops in still water measuring 78*F when measured with a probe thermometer. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Apr 2, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ No certified food protection manager certificate available on site. PIC stated they are in the process of taking the exam. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all time to answer food safety questions for employees. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates. PIC stated they took the course but could not connect for the exam and were unable to obtain the certificate. *Seventh repeat violation*A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Fatima Mendez

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing ------Observed missing silicone seals around the back hand sink and 3 comp sink. Seal sink to ensure there is not gap between the wall/countertop prior to the next routine inspection. Replace and discolored silicone. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ------ Observed a steady leak from the 3 comp sink. Repair prior to the next routine inspection and maintain all plumbing in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 12, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ No certified food protection manager certificate available on site. PIC stated they are in the process of taking the exam. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all time to answer food safety questions for employees. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates. *Sixth repeat violation*A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Fatima Mendez D.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

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 paper towels at hand wash sink in the main prep area by the paleta freezer. PIC provided paper towels at the time of inspection. A hand drying provision must always be available at all hand wash sinks to allow for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ------ Observed employee sanitizing utensils for less than 1 second with their chlorine-based sanitizer before wet stacking to dry. PIC was advised that chlorine-based sanitizer requires 30 seconds of contact time and to refrain from rinsing after sanitizing. Advised PIC to allow time to fully air dry before stacking. PIC sanitized the utensils correctly at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment ------ Observed the left door of the right reach in cooler to come completely off upon opening. Also observed tearing gaskets providing a weak seal to environmental heat. All equipment must be maintained in good repair. Must repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ----- Observed pooling water in the bottom of the right cooler with the broken door. PIC was advised that pooling water may provide bacterial harborage conditions and should be removed regularly to prevent buildup. PIC soaked up the pooling water at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →