Garcia's

1940 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Garcia's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Garcia's latest score of 86 falls below the Mesa average of 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure one staff during the hours of operation is present and has the certified food manager. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed at the walk-in entry area, ceiling panel ceiling missing. showed kitchen manager , please re-install
6-201.13
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Please ensure in the back food prep. area, hod burners, the drip pans are installed , noted missing drip pan. showed pic
4-204.11
86
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garcia's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garcia's on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garcia's?

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

How does Garcia's compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Garcia's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Garcia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garcia's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Garcia's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garcia's is inspected around four times per year on average.