Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant

340 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hand drying provision”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the bakery area, observed the handwashing sink blocked by equipment and utensils for the large mixer. There was no soap or towels at the sink. The sink must be kept in condition to be used for handwashing at all times. Equipment was moved and sink was made available to be used
5-205.11
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels absent from all hand sinks. Employee supplied paper towels during inspection
6-301.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Large amount of dried organic debris on floor area and on equipment. Clean frequently to minimize contamination
6-501.12
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the front reach in cold case holding temperature at 44.5 deg F. TCS food items cold holding in case was discarded or relocated to alternate unit. Manager informed they will no longer cold hold TCS food items in this case at this time
4-301.11
90
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels not available for employee hand sink in bakery preparation area. Manager supplied paper towels
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the front reach in unit holding temperature at 56.3 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items cold holding in unit was discarded. Currently there is no TCS holding in unit. Manager will call repair technician
4-301.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant.

How does Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guatemaya Tienda Y 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 Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guatemaya Tienda Y Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.