Gayosso's Mexican Food

2709 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Gayosso's Mexican Food appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Gayosso's Mexican Food squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed multiple floor tiles in kitchen to be cracked. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-201.11

Sep 16, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed person in charge wearing gloves to use towel that had been continuously used to wipe face and bare hands. Person in charge (PIC) then went to prep food and handle RTE foods. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep fridge in kitchen to have an ambient temperature of 50-54*F. Person in charge stated it was working yesterday and the power went out during the night. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Person in charge was unable to provide probe thermometer at time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection

4-302.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet cloth on cutting board and sanitizer bucket to have a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gayosso's Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gayosso's Mexican Food on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Gayosso's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Gayosso's Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gayosso's 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 Gayosso's 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.

How often is Gayosso's Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gayosso's Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.

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