Backyard Taco
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
95
Score
Backyard Taco, located at 1633 S Stapley Dr in Mesa, AZ, had a low-risk inspection on April 16, 2026, with a score of 95. This inspection noted one minor violation related to wiping cloths and their use. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded visits.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths under cutting boards throughout the establishment. PIC removed the wiping cloths at time of inspection. Do not store wiping clothes under cutting boards to prevent the growth of bacteria. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths at various locations around the kitchen. Please keep all wet- wiping cloths inside a bucket with sanitizer solution
3-304.14
95
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an upright front glass cooler in use for tcs food. temperature indicating 55 deg f . notified facility manager. manager removed tcs food out of the food cooler. the soda cooler will be utilized for non tcs bottled beverages. manager will utilize the facility walk-in cooler for the additional on-site prepared salsa and desserts
4-301.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket solutions in use at 0ppm. informed manager. all drained and refilled by staff. Quat ammonia at 200 ppm established
3-304.14
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper placement for employee personal items discussed with manager. observed some employee backpacks placed directly in contact with tortilla front rack, also an employee backpack on the food prep. counters. manager removed all. a designated area for personal items provided
6-305.11
82
May 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the facility walk-in cooler, observed raw eggs place atop rte/food such as assorted vegetables, and pineapples. discussed with facility manager regarding the proepr storage for raw eggs. manager relocated eggs and placed in a designated lower shelf to minimize potential cross contamination
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Oct 18, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed front upright cooler utilized for tomato based salsa and pico de gallo, and onsite prepared cakes at 72-75 deg f . informed manager. manager placed a work order. please ensure food cooler can maintain 41 deg f to be utilized for tcs food. manager was informed regarding the re-inspection required. 10 days. 10-11-2024 please contact district sanitarian regarding the status of the equipment repair
4-301.11
90
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