Casa De Mambo
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Casa De Mambo, the earliest from 2024. Casa De Mambo was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice, cooked beans, soup containing chicken, and in house made flan not having any date marking. Person in charge states these foods were made 2-3 days prior to the inspection. 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 were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous TCS foods cooling but cooling while being covered with lids. These foods were in the appropriate temperature/time for 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. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: There was no covered trashcan in the women's restroom. Provide a covered trashcan in the women's restroom
5-501.17
90
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods prepared more than 24 hours prior in the reach in cooler including cooked rice and beans, deli ham, pork, chicken, and beef. Per PIC, the rice and bean, pork, beef and chicken were cooked yesterday and the ham was sliced 4/5. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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). Discussed frozen RTE foods should be date marked with the day of preparation as day one. Ensure large chubs of meat or blocks of cheese are dated upon opening and subsequent portions of foods bear the same date mark
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pan of raw shrimp and a package of raw shelled eggs stored above RTE foods and produce in the reach in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods prepared more than 24 hours prior in the reach in cooler and freezer including cooked rice, pork, chicken, and beef. Per PIC, the rice was prepared 11/4 and the other foods on 11/3. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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). Discussed frozen RTE foods should be date marked with the day of preparation as day one
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 10 ppm chlorine sanitizer in use in the 3 compartment sink. Observed the compartment filled with hot water. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Advised PIC chlorine sanitizer levels must be maintained between 50-100ppm for safe and effective sanitization. Advised PIC that utilizing hot water may cause sanitizer levels to decrease. PIC added additional chlorine sanitizer to the compartment at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa De Mambo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa De Mambo on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa De Mambo?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casa De Mambo.
How does Casa De Mambo compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Casa De Mambo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Casa De Mambo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa De Mambo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casa De Mambo 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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