Burrito Express

450 N Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Burrito Express has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice holding at 115-120*F. Per cook, the rice was prepared approximately 1.25 hours prior. Rice was reheated to 165*F and placed back into hot holding. Discussed hot holding requirements with PIC and cook

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on the premises at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present at the next inspection

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed slimy organic matter accumulating on the deflector panel of the ice maker. Ice maker shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent any accumulation of soils or organic matter. Please have ice maker cleaned and cleaned more frequently

4-602.11(E)

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: In the kitchen observed two, individual bulbs lights without protective shields. In the back prep area, observed 4 long florescent light bulbs without protective shielding. All lights were positioned above food and food contact surfaces. All lights above food and food contact surfaces must be shatter resistant or be covered by a protective shielding. Instructed PIC to have lights covered

6-202.11

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked potatoes hot holding on counter at internal temperature of 67 deg F. PIC informed the establishment uses time as a control and documents time on dry erase board as per their procedure. PIC recalled time the food item was placed out of temperature control and placed on dry erase board

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed organic debris on the inside food contact surface of the ice machine. Clean frequently to minimize contamination

4-602.11(E)

Aug 1, 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: Observed raw chicken stored directly over raw beef in one of the reach in cold units. PIC removed the chicken and placed on bottom shelf during inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: One of the reach in units on the preparation line holding temperature at 61 deg F. TCS food items was removed from unit and placed in alternate cold units. Currently there is no TCS cold holding in unit. Employee will contact management if needed for repair

4-301.11

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle with blue liquid in it that did not have a label. Person in Charge (PIC) stated it was window cleaner. Discussed with PIC that all cleaners need to have a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to label the spray bottle at time of inspection

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 13, 2024

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: Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly over tortillas in reach in cold unit. Manager removed eggs from above tortillas and placed on bottom shelf

3-302.11(A1-2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burrito Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burrito Express on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burrito Express?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burrito Express.

How does Burrito Express compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Burrito Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Burrito Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burrito Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burrito Express 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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