The Mexicano
B°4801 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83645
Score based on 8 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 history9 on record
2026
Aug 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: when using time as a control for TCS watermelon, ensure documentation (time stamping) and establishment has written procedures
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS items in a cold holding unit on the line range 44*F-50*F including cut tomatoes, shredded lettuce, pickled onion, previously canned olives at the time of inspection. Also observed cut watermelon 52*F at the margarita bar in a double pan with previously frozen water at the time of inspection. Per PIC, cut watermelon is discarded at the end of the day and was taken out at 11am the day of inspection. Per PIC, the TCS food items in the cold table were prepared within the previous 4 hours of the time of inspection and ice was added to the TCS food items to cool back down to 41*F at the time of inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded cut watermelon at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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.
Apr 1, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: monitoring 7 day date-marking of TCS products
Inspector's notes
Observed birria consume 55*F-56*F with 3/31 date mark in covered, deep container greater than 4" the walk in cooler at the time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. PIC provided incomplete cooling log from the previous day with final temperature at 4pm recorded as 55*F. Per employee, TCS consume was cooled with an ice wand the previous day until 4pm then ice wand was taken out of product before the cooling process was complete. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC 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.
2025
Dec 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed Time as a Public Health Control procedure. As well as maintaining a printed policy at the establishment. Operator provided a time control policy that meets minimum requirements at time of inspection.Discussed replacement of or a county approved plan for cleaning and sanitizing molcajete bowls observed onsite, molcajete bowls were not in-use at the time of inspection.
Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Upon inspection Inspector has noticed there as been no applications submitted for the remodel for tortilla station and barrier exemption for the large outdoor patio opening as discussed during the training inspection on 9/4/25. Please submit these to the department as soon as possible.Discussed when to wash hands between contaminating tasks and handling food.
Apr 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussion included: handwash sink usage; datemarks; switching to non-absorbent molcajetes. Establishment does not currently serve raw shrimp ceviche; ensure letters of parasite destruction and consumer advisories are in place if establishment returns to serving raw/undercooked shrimp and fish.
Inspector's notes
Observed knives being stored in-between gaps of prep tables in front of house. Additionally observed behind bar ice scoop being stored with handle in contact with ice. Additionally observed behind bar next to handwash sink and next to dishwashing machine spoons and muddlers being stored in water wells with the water turned off. 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
2024
Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed procedures for using time as a control. Also reviewed heating and cooling procedures for hot holding/cold holding.Discussed Al Pastor cooking requirements.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Fidencio Alatriste,Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA
2023
Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed cooling logs and cooling times. Discussed recording corrective actions when needed.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Will Martinez
Aug 14, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed temperature logs. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Fidencio Alatriste
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →