Los Taco Chef's by Lorena Y Chuy
B354 N Country Club Dr, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89836
Score based on 12 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 history13 on record
2026
Sep 15, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises 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
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3-compartment which tested over 200 ppm at time of inspection. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Reviewed proper sanitizer concentrations with employee and person in charge at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer must test between 50 to 100 ppm & must be tested every time solution is made. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from the condenser in walk-in freezer at time of inspection. 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
May 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 24, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishes for service to customers stored on a rolling table next the the back hand sink without a splash guard present. Advised PIC a splash guard is required if storing food or food contact surfaces within 24 inches of the sink. Add a splash guard to the right of the hand sink or move foods/food contact surfaces to another area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Feb 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
A re-inspection will take place on 2/20/2026 to ensure priority foundation violation #23 has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has added a portable bar on the opposite side of the service line where a hand sink is not in use. Establishment prepared margaritas and cut fruit at this station. Area not in use at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to discontinue open drink service, move near the cash register in direct line of sight of the hand sink, or move open beverage service behind the counter where a hand sink is accessible. Advised PIC a hand sink will not be required for bottles and cans only.
Inspector's notes
Observed <100ppm quat sanitizer in use at the 3 comp sink. PIC demonstrated checking chemical levels with a test strip but agitating the test strip under the test solution. Advised PIC on proper testing techniques, per manufacturer instructions. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing (150-400ppm quat). Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC manually added quat sanitizer at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Incomplete consumer advisory statements observed on the paper menu and digital menus. Observed the paper menu to have a reminder statement but no disclosure is present to identify which foods are served raw/undercooked including ceviches, homestyle breakfasts, and chilaquiles. Observed the digital menu with a "*" next to the ceviches, but no disclosure for eggs cooked to order and no reminder statement present. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Provided MCESD consumer advisory document in English and Spanish languages. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection on 2/20/2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishes for service to customers stored on a rolling table next the the back hand sink without a splash guard present. Advised PIC a splash guard is required if storing food or food contact surfaces within 24 inches of the sink. Add a splash guard to the right of the hand sink or move foods/food contact surfaces to another area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
2025
Sep 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Jan 21, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked pulled pork hot holding on steam table at internal temperature of 129 deg F. Cook reheated to >165 deg F during inspection. 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.
2024
Nov 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed ham, raw fish, hot dogs and chorizo and cooked cactus cold holding at internal temperature of 54-60 deg F in a reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F. Owner informed the food items had been holding in unit since the night prior and discarded. 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.
Inspector's notes
One of the reach in units on the preparation line holding temperature at 50.1deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items holding in unit was discarded. Currently there is no TCS food items cold holding in unit. Owner will call repair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
Jun 4, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
printed reportThe 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.This establishment received a(n) B_ Grade and had 1_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Jonathan Beltran
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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.-Observed carne cubed beef, shredded chicken and marinated pork holding on the steam table at internal temperature of 120 -122 deg F. PIC informed the food items had been on table a short amount of time and reheated on stove >165 deg F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
printed reportThe 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.This establishment received a(n) _A Grade and had 0_ Priority 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Jesus Beltran
2023
Oct 20, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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.printed reportThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Embargo form preparedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 1.0,Signer: Jesus Beltran
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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-Safety Operator-Resources. Acidified ceviche in reach in unit with a date prepared of 10/13/23. This exceeds the seven day discard date. Owner discarded during inspection. embargo form prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 14, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.Manager requested printed reportThis 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jesus Beltrain
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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 →