Garcia's Mexican Restaurant

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Restaurants in Tempe average 94, so Garcia's Mexican Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no written policy for vomit and fecal matter cleanup. PIC states establishment used to keep a laminated written policy with cleanup kit. All necessary materials for vomit and fecal matter cleanup kit are present in establishment. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events are required onsite at all times. PIC will be emailed a copy of the Maricopa County Vomit and Fecal Matter Cleanup Guidance Document with report

2-501.11

Oct 20, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth bucket at the bar filled with quat sanitizer, testing at over 400ppm. Upon testing the dispenser in the mop sink area, the sanitizer is being dispensed at great then 400ppm. Informed PIC that all wiping cloths must be stored in an approved sanitizer concentration. PIC diluted the sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. PIC stated that they will put in a service order for the dispenser and will manually dilute the sanitizer to an approved concentration and test them with strips when they are filled. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection

7-204.11

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed the hand sinks at the women's restroom with a maximum hot water temperature of 74*F after being ran for more than a minute. Informed PIC that hot water at hand sinks must reach at least 100*F. Informed PIC that the hand sinks need to be supplied with hot water of at least 100*F prior to reinspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing

5-202.12(A)

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed the beverage connection box for the soda gun at the bar leaking pink liquid into the floor. Informed PIC that the equipment needs to be repaired. Discussed the importance of promptly fixing equipment with PIC. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garcia's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garcia's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Garcia's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Garcia's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 94.

Has Garcia's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garcia's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garcia's Mexican 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.

How often is Garcia's Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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

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