Backyard Taco

1524 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Food Catering
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Backyard Taco, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mesa restaurant scores 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backyard Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backyard Taco on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Backyard Taco compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Backyard Taco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Backyard Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backyard Taco have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backyard Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.