Blue Mesa Tacos

3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Blue Mesa Tacos, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Blue Mesa Tacos on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed several German cockroaches under one of the standing coolers in the back of the establishment. Person in charge states they will get a pest control service as soon as possible. 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. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days

6-501.111(C)

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in house salsa having a date marking of 6/2 in one of the standing coolers. RTE/TCS 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in house salsa cooling in a standing cooler but being covered. Salsa was still in the appropriate time/temperature for cooling. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

3-501.15(B)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Mesa Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Mesa Tacos on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Blue Mesa Tacos compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Blue Mesa Tacos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Blue Mesa Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Mesa Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Mesa Tacos 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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