Cantina Gueros
A25315 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria 85383
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80605
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 12, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics/requirements with the manager: 1) labeling of chemical spray bottles 2) storage of in-use utensils (ice scoop) 3) cooling methods (refried beans)
Inspector's notes
Observed gap at the back, exterior door of the kitchen. The establishment shall protect all outer openings to the building to prevent the attraction and harborage of pests. Discussed installing new door sweep with the manager. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed traditional stone molcajetes inside the kitchen along the cook line and on a metal wire rack near the dish area. Provided education and communicated that traditional molcajetes are porous and not easily cleanable and are prohibited from being used as a direct food contact surfaces at the previous routine inspection. Per manager, they have been used to serve food in, but are not a popular item and are not used frequently. Instructed manager to remove molcajetes from kitchen and discussed other, approved uses inside restaurant (e.g. decoration). The establishment shall remove unnecessary items from the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Jul 10, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the following topics/requirements with the kitchen manager: 1) Providing asterisk for Huevos Rancheros menu item to accompany the already present consumer advisory 2) Close gap at bottom of back door. Traditional stone molcajetes were observed inside the kitchen. Per manager, they are used as a food contact surface. Informed manager that traditional stone molcajetes are not smooth and easily cleanable, and shall not be used in contact with food. Additionally, manager and inspector discussed pet friendly patio area. Provided pet friendly patio application directions via email.
Mar 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed yellow-brown organic material in soda gun nozzle at the bar. Person in charge disassembled soda gun then washed, rinsed, and sanitized it at time of inspection. Reviewed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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. Addl Notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher in bar area unable to output any sanitizer. Person in charge replaced sanitizer solution, but it was unable to pull it through to clean dishes. Discussed with person in charge using bar three compartment sink or dishwasher in the kitchen until unit can be serviced. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. All other sanitization areas and buckets were at appropriate level. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed mechanical dishwasher in bar area unable to output any sanitizer. Person in charge replaced sanitizer solution, but it was unable to pull it through to clean dishes. Discussed with person in charge using alternative sanitization methods until unit can be serviced. Reviewed routinely checking warewashing machine for maintenance issues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-204.117 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer preventing door from being flush with rest of the wall. PIC has a work order in to clear up the ice. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, ice, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed air drying of equipment, cleaning frequency.
Jul 29, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking, test strips, and hand washing provisions.
Mar 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 30, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager present 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
May 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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,Signer: DeeAnn Golab
2023
Nov 9, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Bill G.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Discussed monitoring cooling of foods, provided cooling logs to assist with verifying practices.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: Not Participating,Signer: Bill Grimalauskso
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →