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Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant

4949 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chandler average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed vent hoods above grill with organic debris on the surface . Clean frequently to minimize contamination
4-602.13
95
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen packing cooked beef and chicken with other ingredients (vegetables and spices) located in the walk-in cooler. Per PIC, the cooked beef and chicken have been in the ROP for 4 days unopened. PIC opened the ROP bags at time of inspection. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances
3-502.11
90
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw marinated chicken stored above RTE carnitas and hamburger patties in the left drawer cooler. Also observed raw fish and scallops stored behind raw onions and peppers in the top shelf of the right drawer 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)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a final rinse concentration of 0ppm chlorine at the main kitchen dishwasher. No chlorine sanitizer observed emitting from the supply line after priming for 2-3 minutes. Observed supply bucket half full. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels (50-100pm for chlorine). Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized in the 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. PIC placed a service work order on the dishwasher at the time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tamales and a paper wrapped chili rellenos with internal temperatures ranging from 109-116*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Per line cook, the rellenos was reheated at 9am and the tamales were reheated from frozen less than 1 hour prior. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held for over two hours were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held for less than 2 hours were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish area the PIC contained bleach sanitizer and degreaser. PIC added labels to all containers at the time of inspection. All chemicals removed from their original containers must be clearly labeled with the common name
7-102.11
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chandler average of 95.

Has Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant 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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