El Bigo Taco Hernandez
B°420 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2600179
Score based on 1 scored inspection on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Inspection history1 on record
2026
Jul 1, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple food containers with TCS food throughout the establishment that had cloth towels inside. Per owner this method with the towels was used in order to keep certain cooked foods from drying too much, such as corn tortillas. Inspector discussed with PIC better methods, such as using metal lids for the containers and food grade plastic bags. PIC removed all cloth towels from the food at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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 fridge two metal container that had cooked tripe and chicken without any date marking on. Per PIC, both were from yesterday morning. PIC datemarked cooked items at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple wet in-use wiping cloth being stored on the counters and prepping areas out of the sanitizer bucket. PIC removed both cloths. Cloths should be stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →