Mercado de Amigos
A304 W Pima St, Gila Bend 85337
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD2403657
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Aug 11, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certified food protection manager on site during time of inspection. PIC stated that others are currently studying for the exam. 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
Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed having multiple certified food protection managers and bodily fluid cleanup.
2025
Dec 7, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning procedures for meat cutting equipment with the manager.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager on site. 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
Jul 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the following topics with the person in charge: 1) Cleaning frequency of food-contact surfaces including the band saw, deli slicer, and cutting boards.
Jan 9, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning requirements for the physical facility as well as food contact surfaces and equipment with manager. Also reviewed date-marking requirements for perishable food items with manager.
Inspector's notes
Observed gaps and cracks in 2 outer openings to the establishment including the window in the employee bathroom and the back door of the kitchen area. The establishment shall close any gaps or cracks in the outer openings of the establishment to prevent the introduction of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debris along the ceiling of the meat cutting area of the kitchen as well as behind/underneath the grill area of the kitchen. The establishment shall clean the kitchen area at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dirt and other food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Aug 7, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hank sink near 3-compartment sink being used for purposes other than hand washing. The hand sink had a hose hooked up to the faucet to use in spraying the kitchen floor. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 hand sink near employee restroom in disrepair. The hand sink near the hot water knob has become cracked. A plastic "accordion-style" P-trap has been installed underneath the basin. Water is leaking from underneath the basin as well. At the 3-compartment sink, the drain line terminates beneath the level of the floor sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. In addition, all plumbing needs to be constructed using rigid materials. The drain line at the 3-compartment sink needs a 1-inch air gap between the drain and the floor sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd Repeat Violation
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed employee restroom door without the ability to self--close. The restroom door shall be designed to self-close. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd Repeat Violation
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Repeat Violation 6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors
Inspector's notes
Observed section of tile near the back of the kitchen without grout. Fill grout where low throughout kitchen area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd Repeat Violation 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed various pieces of equipment located outside near the back of the building that is not in use. Remove any unnecessary items and equipment from the back of the building. *2nd Repeat Violation
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
This address holds 3 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.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
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- 100El Taco TriA404 W Pima Rd · 200 m away
- 100Gila Bend Community CenterA202 N Euclid Ave · 300 m away
- 98Burger KingA501 W Pima St · 350 m away
- 99Sofia's Mexican FoodA530 W Pima St · 530 m away
- 99Bill Henry's Food MartA619 W Pima St · 620 m away
- 100Gila Bend United School DistrictA777 N Logan Ave · 740 m away
- 97Space Age LodgeA401 E Pima St · 740 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →