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Matta's Mexican Food

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9937 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502255

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602026Apr 2, 2026 — Routine — score 91 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Jul 6, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 16, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 23, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Jul 23, 2026Re-Inspection2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for re-inspection have been corrected. Inspection report emailed.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-202.18

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy accumulation of grease on the vent hood filters. All vent hoods must be regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of grease. Maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

**2nd consecutive violation** Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Please obtain additional certifications prior to the next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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 16, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report emailed. An additional re-inspection will be conducted on 7/23/26.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

**2nd consecutive violation** Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Please obtain additional certifications prior to the next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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 foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

**2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION** Observed hand sink across from walk-in cooler not sealed to the wall and leaking onto the floor when turned on. All hand sinks must be properly sealed and in good repair to ensure adequate hand washing is taking place. Please seal sink to the wall and repair leak prior to re-inspection on 7/23/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-202.18

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy accumulation of grease on the vent hood filters. All vent hoods must be regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of grease. Maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters

Jul 6, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed updating date marks for frozen food. Date marking guidance document provided. Inspection report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

**2nd consecutive violation** Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Please obtain additional certifications prior to the next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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 foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hand sink across from walk-in cooler not sealed to the wall and leaking onto the floor when turned on. All hand sinks must be properly sealed and in good repair to ensure adequate hand washing is taking place. Please seal sink to the wall and repair leak prior to re-inspection on 7/16/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-202.18

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy accumulation of grease on the vent hood filters. All vent hoods must be regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of grease. Maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters

Apr 2, 2026Routine1 foundation4 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ensuring hand sink next to walk-in cooler is easily accessible. Inspection report emailed.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking pipe under the hand sink next to the walk-in cooler when sink is turned on. Please repair leaking pipe prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed some buildup on the inside of the soda nozzles when wiped. Please maintain soda nozzles clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed pans of cooked meat in sauce cooling in deep containers more than 4 inches in the walk-in cooler. Discussed cooling methods, all prepared TCS food must be cooled in shallow containers to provide maximum air flow to cool food as quickly as possible. Food was transferred to shallow pans at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

**REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed hand sink next to walk-in cooler hanging off the wall. Please use silicone caulk to attach sink to the wall. Observed hot and cold water lines switched at prep sink. Please switch the water lines so that hot is on the left and cold is on the right. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →