Fuego Mexican Food

321 W Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Fuego Mexican Food appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Fuego Mexican Food squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed carne asada cooling on a speed rack, placed in slots directly below trays and other cooled items. Discussed with staff and rearranged items so that food still in the cooling process were left uncovered and open with space for air to properly circulate and promote cooling. Discussed moving bread from top shelf and using the top shelf for cooling as well

3-501.15(B)

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed several spray bottles with no common working names written. Employees labeled bottles during time of inspection

7-102.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a build-up of dried organic matter and soda on multiple nozzles of the soda machine. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to at least once per day. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket of frozen chicken thawing in a bucket of water in the preparation sink. Discussed proper thawing methods with employees. Employees began thawing with running water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process

3-501.13

Jul 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a bent sheet of metal at base of door to the walk-in, causing an exposed gap between the outside and the inside of the walk-in refrigerator. Observed a gap in the wall of the walk-in between the walk-in and the neighboring refrigeration unit. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Discussed solutions to repair the gaps in order to better insulate the walk-in unit. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Observed rice cooling in a large flat pan in large double door reach-in. Holding 78*f degrees. Per Person in charge (PIC), Rice had been set to cool on pan at 9am. Embargoed. Discussed cooling items in walk-in fridge to rapidly cool items in the cooing time frame

3-501.14

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Observed three containers of Birria dated 10/11 in double door reach-in fridge, todays date 10/21. Embargoed. Discussed date mark applicable items needing to be discarded after 7 days with PIC

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuego Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuego Mexican Food on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuego Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fuego Mexican Food.

How does Fuego Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Fuego Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Fuego Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuego Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuego Mexican Food 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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