Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
B
Food Establishment · Permit FD-84445
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2025
Nov 17, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreB
report emailed. facility manager email was added to Tyler PCPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the walk-in cooler, raw eggs placed atop veggies boxes. discussed with manager. use of a designated lower shelf reviewed. manager relocated raw eggs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-304.11 - Priority: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils and Linens. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed inside the back food prep. area, ice machine, ice scoop submerged in ice, and ice scoop handle was in the ice. facility GM removed the ice scoop. manager provided a dry pan to store ice scoop. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
observed near the ware washing area, and adjacent to walk-in cooler, some tiles missing. and the walk-in wall to floor coving, all removed. discussed with manager. please ensure the wall, floor penetration are properly sealed. use of tiles, or coving replacement reviewed. 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
Inspector's notes
observed in the cookline, multiple of filters removed. showed manager. please re-install all filters. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers Addl Notes: observed multiple employee clothes placed on the shelf, utilized for catering and open single service food containers. use of a designated area for employee clothes discussed. manager removed all clothing articles, placed in the office. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
Jul 28, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed some plastic containers filled with granules. no identification. discussed with facility manager. identified as cooking ingredients, all were labeled by manager and provided with a lid during the inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
observed facility back door has a gap, underneath. please repair/replace the door sweep. showed facility manager Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
observed in the front service steam table station, food pans such as refried beans, salsa/enchilada sauces and cheese dips at 109-115 deg f . discussed with facility manager. manager identified steam table was off. all food pans were removed and reheated to 165 deg f . also steam table was turned on/adjusted to proper setting. please monitor hot holding for tcs food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
observed soap dispenser at the front food prep. hand washing station not dispensing soap. informed manager. manager obtained soap and a new soap dispenser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed some chemical filled spray bottles in the back room. no identification. discussed with manager. chemical plastic containers were identified and properly labeled by facility Gm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Mar 6, 2025Routine4 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
on site salasa, green and red salsa placed above the ice bath temperatures at 44-48 deg f . discussed keeping salsa pans lower /deeper in ice to ensure 41 deg f established/maintained. manager rearranged salsa pans . 41 deg f established. 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.
Inspector's notes
checked sanitizer solution for the wiping cloth buckets . noted at 0 ppm. discussed the frequency of draining and sanitizer refill. manager removed and changed all sanitizer. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed in the back food prep. area, part trays placed on shelves open and facing up. suggested to wrap or face single service aluminum pans downward. manager removed. rearranged 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
Inspector's notes
in the food prep. cookline , note some of the hood filters were removed. per manager removed temporarily for cleaned. all cleaned and reinstalled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
2024
Nov 14, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
at the facility three compartment basin, checked final basin sanitizer solution. noted at 0 ppm. discussed the sanitizer concentration. per manager sanitizer was filled in the morning. manager drained, serviced sanitizer dispenser system. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. corrected.
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Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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 on site carne asada chopped steak in the service line at 122 deg f . food pan left open and placed in a double pan . inquired about the facility hot holding policy for on site tcs food. per manager al tcs shall be kept at 135-140 deg f . manager removed steak pan. re-heated to 165 deg f , use of a single pan and a pan lid suggested
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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
in the food cooler, noted pans of cut lettuce at 55-60 deg f . also pans of green salasa, red salsa and pico de gallo at 55 -62 deg f . per manager all prepared on site during the food preparation in the morning. facility cooling strategies reviewed. recommended not to overfill pans, and use of a smaller (shallower pans discussed). manager removed all pans added, additional ice bath to ensure rapid cooling. please monitor cooling. 41 deg f established during the inspection. corrected.
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Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
at the time of inspection, facility back entry door was kept fully open, blocked from self closure. reviewed with manager. please keep the entry doors closed. use of a screen door reviewed. manager removed block and closed the back food prep. entry. corrected
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
sanitizer solution for the towel buckets checked. noted at 0 ppm. frequency of the sanitizer solution replacement reviewed. manager drained and refilled towel bucket sanitizer. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
in the men's room, toilet paper dispenser was empty. informed facility manager. manager refilled . also some accumulation on the men's toilet seat. manager removed and cleaned during the inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All plumbing fixtures (handwash sinks, urinals, and toilets) must be maintained clean. Clean prior to next routine inspection. 6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability
Jul 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed multiple knives on the final basin, (sanitizer basin) exhibiting organic accumulation. showed facility manager. all removed, manually washed , rinsed and sanitized. please ensure the food utensils are cleaned and sanitized and kept in a clean dry place. manager also wiped down and clean /sanitized the final knife holder on site.
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Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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 at the cookline, pans of onsite prepared tomato based salsa at 57-59 deg f . also a pan of sour crem, placed under the reach-in cooler temperature at 56-57 deg f . informed manager removed. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . If the on site prepared salsa utilizes cooked/grilled tomatoes, cooling strategies for the tcs reviewed with manager. document emailed. manager removed tcs in temperature danger zone. corrected.
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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed above the kitchen ice machine, the ceiling panel removed. showed manager on duty. please re-install the ceiling panels.
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Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Mar 21, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment Not Participating in awards, had 0_ Priority, _ 2Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Mrs. Charito.-facility GM
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers*****************in the back food prep. station, directly right hand side of the three compartment basins. Noted unmarked filled chemical spray bottles placed on the dish rack. discussed with manager. chemicals were labeled and placed in a designated spot by facility manager. corrected. :
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability******************at the time of arrival to facility, observed restrooms posted closed, also no water at the hand washing stations. Discussed the requirement for adequate hot and cold water requirement with the facility GM. Per manager, she had already called a service request for the plumbers. hot, and cold was repaired/re-established during the inspection. corrected. discussed with the facility GM regarding the future protocol if water shutoff occurs. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained********under the soda station, front self service dining hall, noted accumulation of standing water fully filled the floor drain. showed facility PIC. manager serviced the floor drain line during the inspection. retested the drainage, all satisfactory. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A_ Grade and had 0_ Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Mrs. Charito.-facility PIC
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →