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El Salvador

A°

330 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2601097

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

77
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602026Apr 9, 2026 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 10, 2026 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

report emailed to managerPredefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 10, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

report emailed to manager. re-inspection for the facility walk-in cooler scheduled. facility has multiple up right food coolers available, please utilize these units till walk-in cooler serviced.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the facility cookline, one of the food handling staff picking up cooked rte potatoes and tortillas and placing on final plates. (using bare hands). discussed with manager some of the strategies to minimize bare hand contact with rte food. manager provided coaching to staff, food handler gloves provided, also use of food tongs and spatulas reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed pans of cooked chicken, wrapped tamales, and shredded chicken, and cooked beef at 45-49 deg f . discussed with facility manager to ensure all tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . manager removed food. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

at the time of inspection , facility walk-in cooler indicating 50 deg f . checked with staff and the facility manager. per manager they had received deliveries for walk-in ended at 2:45pm. discussed the proper cold holding to ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f or cooler. re-inspection for the walk-in scheduled. manager will use the facility ice machine for additional cooling till serviced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.

Apr 9, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteC°

report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

observed some wet wiping cloths were left on the food prep. surfaces. discussed with manager. facility has chlorine sanitizer. manager removed wet towels. chlorine at 50 ppm prepared. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the upright cooler raw eggs pan, placed atop cooked food, tamales, and vegetables. discussed with manager. manager relocated raw eggs to a lower designated shelf. (below ready to eat food). mcesd food storage chart provided 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

in the upright corner food cooler with glass front doors, noted bags of cooked rice at 54 deg f . also salsa prepared on site at 53 deg f . bags of shredded soft cheese at 62 deg f . discussed the proper cold holding for tcs food. manager discarded. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . facility has a walk-in cooler, (39 deg f ). suggested to store tcs food prepared on site in the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

facility upright cooler in the corner wet prep. area operating at 51-53 deg f . facility stored tcs food such as cooked rice, beans, salsa, and tamales in this cooler. discussed with manager on duty. manager will use upright cooler for non-perishable food. manager will be stored rte, cooked food and tcs food back in the facility cookline reach-in cooler or the facility walk-in cooler. tcs food removed. please adjust or service cooler to ensure unit can maintain 41 deg f or cooler for storing perishable food(tcs food) Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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.

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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 →