Arre!! Mexican Street Food
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Arre!! Mexican Street Food has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “system maintained in good repair”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Arre!! Mexican Street Food on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cashier taking payments at the register then returning to the kitchen to don fresh gloves without washing hands and then handling RTE burritos. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot case directly behind the register holding beef and chorizo burritos (120-122') at time of inspection. PIC stated that they burritos had been placed in the hot case within the last hour. Discussed the importance of maintaining proper hot holding parameters for Time/Temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with PIC. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
3-501.16(A)(1)
74
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw bacon stored above salsa in standing reach-in by kitchen. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked meat and egg burritos in hot case by to-go window at 128-130'F. Per PIC, they were prepped less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC to ensure heat setting on case is appropriately set. PIC discarded burritos. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed no drain plugs for 3-compartment sink. Also observed ice wells draining to bucket. Provide drain plugs to allow for proper dishwashing. Discussed options for draining ice wells with PIC including draining to exterior dry well. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
70
Sep 25, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed two cockroach carcasses in the employee restroom. Discussed proper pest control procedures with PIC. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by next routine inspection
6-501.111(A-B,D)
95
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision at the employee restroom at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed open-top prep table in the kitchen area holding TCS food products (mozzarella cheese-57'F, cut lettuce-60'F, carne asada-60'F) while operating with an ambient internal temperature of 59'F at time of inspection taken with a min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the original prep table did not come with a top door, only a sneeze guard. PIC has been using a sheet of wax paper to cover the top cold-holding wells. PIC relocated all TCS food products to alternative refrigeration at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 04/18/2025 to verify the correction. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
4-301.11
Pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no running water at designated hand sink in the kitchen area. Per PIC, they turned off the water to the hand sink due to a leak. PIC was able to reestablish both hot and cold water availability to hand sink at time of inspection. Discussed repairing leak to avoid cutting off access to the sole designated hand sink in the establishment. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures
5-103.12
Handwashing done in improper location
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing hands at prep sink next to designated hand sink in the kitchen area. When discussing the proper sink to use when staff conducts handwashing, PIC explained that they turned off the water to the designated hand sink due to a leak coming from the sink. Employee turned on the water connection for the designated hand sink at time of inspection. (See Violation #50) Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee properly washed hands at designated handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.15
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two cans of Raid pesticide being stored in the employee restroom at time of inspection. Discussed active pest control procedures with PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed two cockroach carcasses in the employee restroom. Discussed proper pest control procedures with PIC. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by next routine inspection
6-501.111(A-B,D)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leak coming from the discharge pipe beneath designated hand sink in the kitchen area. Discussed repairing the hand sink to prevent a lapse of handwashing procedures with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
55
Oct 24, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak from a pipe underneath main hand sink in the kitchen area. Discussed the importance of maintaining all plumbing fixtures in good repair with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Oct 9, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee actively washing dishes with 0PPM chlorine sanitizer in the 'sanitize' compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC drained and refilled 3-compartment sink to proper chlorine sanitizer levels between 50-100 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed breakfast burritos (with egg) being held in plexiglass warming unit next to cash register with an internal temperature of 120'F at time of inspection. PIC stated that the burritos were placed in the warming unit about 1 hour prior to inspection and are maintained hot on the flattop in a cambro prior to being packaged and placed in warmer. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Conveying Sewage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large leak coming from ice machine filtration unit discharging onto the floor behind the bartop, resulting in a large puddle across a 6-foot area. Neighboring floor drain used to catch water discharge from ice machine was completely flooded and not capable of conveying sewage. PIC stated that the floor drain does function, but it takes a long period of time for water to drain. Per PIC, the leak and subsequent drainage problem have been occurring for at least 5 days. Discussed the importance of being able to properly convey sewage at all drains throughout establishment. Plumber arrived on-site to clear blockage at floor drain at time of inspection
5-402.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and salsa bowl blocking the hand sink basin at time of inspection. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-205.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed 2-door standing refrigerator that was not-in-use but placed in the direct vicinity of all other refrigeration units on-site with a pungent smell being emitted from the unit, puddles of brown viscous liquid that contained live maggots, flies (30+) and black organic growth throughout. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed 2-door standing refrigerator with an ambient internal temperature of 50.9'F and maintaining all TCS foods above 41'F at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Reinspection will occur on or prior to 10/11/2024 to verify correction. Observed plexiglass warming unit next to cash register with an ambient internal temperature of 122'F via min/max thermometer and maintaining all TCS foods below 135'F at time of inspection. Hot holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 135°F or above. Must repair hot holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 135°F or above. Reinspection will occur on or prior to 10/11/2024 to verify correction
4-301.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leak from a pipe underneath main hand sink in the kitchen area. Discussed the importance of maintaining all plumbing fixtures in good repair with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arre!! Mexican Street Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arre!! Mexican Street Food on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arre!! Mexican Street Food?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arre!! Mexican Street Food.
How does Arre!! Mexican Street Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Arre!! Mexican Street Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Arre!! Mexican Street Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arre!! Mexican Street Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Arre!! Mexican Street Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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