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Tacos & Hot Dogs Los Mayitos

B°

330 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81690

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

90
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Dec 13, 2024 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Mar 18, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 13, 2026 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 24, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 1, 2026 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)92
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Sep 1, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

please ensure facility has a certified food manager on duty. per manager awaiting testing for the class. additional resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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

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

Inspector's notes

kitchen hand washing station has a electric paper towel dispenser. it was not working. informed manager. manager obtained paper towel. 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

some of the kitchen wet wiping cloth, left on the food prep. stations. discussed with facility manager. manager removed towel. suggested to keep wet wiping cloth in a designated sanitizer solution. chlorine at 50 ppm established by manager Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

in the back room, near the warewashing prep. area, one of the ceiling panels, partially removed. showed manager. please re-install Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Jul 24, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 24, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

report emailed.

Mar 13, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

report emailed. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days. 3-23-2026. resources on esd.maricopa. gov for obtaining a new certified food manager course reviewed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

observed at the kitchen hand washing station, cold faucet knob missing. discussed with manager. please repair the faucet valves to ensure 100 deg f water temp is available for hand washing. manager will place a work order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 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. Addl Notes: at the kitchen hand washing station, paper towel dispenser was empty. discussed with manager. please service/refill the paper towel dispenser. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

observed deep beef pans in the walk-in cooler. checked temperatures, noted 49 deg f . inquired about the preparation time. per manager, prepared last night 3-12-2026. use of shallow, ice bath, and not wrapping the cooling tcs food pans were reviewed. please ensure tcs food prepared on suite is proper/rapidly cooled. MCESD cooling guidance document reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

proepr cold holding for on site prepared salsa, and diced tomatoes reviewed. observed in the front service area. pans of red and green salsa, in a self-service station. temperature indicating 64-65 deg f . the self service station requires use of Ice, per manager. pans were just left in a larger pan. no ice in use. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . also in the food prep. back kitchen, pans of diced tomatoes and shredded soft cheese, double panned. temperatures taken indicating 50-53 deg f for the cheese and cut tomatoes. manager removed double pans. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . see embargo. 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.

2025

Oct 16, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

Aug 11, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed inside the walk in multiple RTE/cooked items in metal containers without a date marking on. Per PIC, most of the cooked products such cooked beans and beef were from the 8th or 9th of this month.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

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

Inspector's notes

Observed some raw beef stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in. PIC moved the raw beef to a low shelf at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Please remove extra parts of equipment, unused equipment and personal items that are not used on the daily basis in relation with the operation of this establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Mar 18, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed inside the walk in raw eggs and bacon wrapped sausage being stored directly on top of RTE food such as vegetables and cooked meats. Per PIC, the establishment has a new cook and probably they got confused with the food storage rules. PIC moved raw items to the lowest shelf at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.

2024

Dec 13, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

No date marks observed on any TCS foods in the walk in cooler, including cooked carne asada from 12/9, cooked rice, beans, various salsa, shredded beef, ham, etc preparared on 12/12. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have a probe thermometer to measured food temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. PIC purchased a thermometer at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee personal items, maintenance equipment and childcare items comingled with food storage and prep areas throughout the establishment. Advised PIC to create a designated area for all personal items and foods so they pose no risk of contaminating areas for food prep and storage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Sep 12, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed inside the walk-in multiple cooked items such as rice, beans and salsas being stored without a date marking on. Per PIC, all these items were cooked on Tuesday. PIC labeled all rice, beans and salsas at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).

May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Sheyla Ruiz

2023

Nov 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Sheyla Ruiz

Aug 21, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes: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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Sheyla Ruiz

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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 →