Baja Joe's
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2025, Baja Joe's has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Baja Joe's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salsa verde, red salsa, carnitas, and ceviche in walk-in with date marks 8-10 days prior. Ready to eat and temperature controlled 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). Kitchen staff discarded all food that was kept beyond the appropriate disposal date
3-501.18
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed a build-up of dead roaches along the coving of the kitchen restroom. Please continue to monitor and maintain a pest free environment and remove dead pests
6-501.112
82
Nov 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grease in vents above fryer and grill. Observed a buildup of food debris throughout the floors and under shelves across facilities, such as the outside enclosure near the back door of the kitchen, in dry storage and in the walk-in. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
95
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish
Inspector notes: Observed facilities selling ceviche cooked via marinating raw shrimp in citrus juice. Discussed keeping a copy of the parasite destruction record for the shrimp used. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection
3-402.12
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Establishment has a new menu. Observed several items served undercooked and raw on the menu without an asterisk denoting it. Items such as the ceviche, which is cooked by marination in lime juice, oysters, and other menu items that are served with a side of oysters. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection
3-603.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroaches under grill and in bathroom. Observed several dead cockroaches in miscellaneous places around facility and in traps. Discussed calling a licensed pest control specialist for additional service. 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)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grease in vents above fryer and grill. Observed a buildup of food debris throughout the floors and under shelves across facilities, such as the outside enclosure near the back door of the kitchen, in dry storage and in the walk-in. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
70
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a partially used can of insecticide inside kitchen bathroom. Discussed the usage and storage of pesticides on-site. 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 discarded pest control chemicals and removed them from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the build-up of white and orange organic matter inside the sprayer nozzles at the bar. Person-in-charge (PIC) removed and sanitized the nozzles during time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequencies in order to prevent the accumulation of organic matter on food contact surfaces
4-602.11(E)
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baja Joe's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baja Joe's on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baja Joe's?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baja Joe's.
How does Baja Joe's compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Baja Joe's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Baja Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baja Joe's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baja Joe's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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