Matta's Mexican Food
A°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.
Score over time
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 →