Caliente Mexican Grill

1855 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Caliente Mexican Grill has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris (limes and garlic) inside the basin of establishment rear hand sink. Hand sink is only to be used for hand washing actives. Discussed no dumping with PIC. Items removed
5-205.11
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shrimp inside prep sink thawing in stagnant water buckets. Discussed thawing under refrigeration or running water. Running water applied at time of inspection
3-501.13
86
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed inside food contact surface of an ice tea dispenser out on the customer floor with accumulated brown organic matter on the interior food contact surface. Non-TCS enclosed food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of organic matter, dirt, debris, etc. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-602.11(E)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caliente Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caliente Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Caliente Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Caliente Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Caliente Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Caliente Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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