Guru Palace Cuisine of India

2048 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

Indian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Guru Palace Cuisine of India appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Guru Palace Cuisine of India trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. Please clean under/around prep tables and storage areas; wipe down outsides of equipment and prep areas

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors inside premise

6-501.12

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the facility walk-in cooler, observed raw fish pan atop cooked open pans of rte/cooked potatoes. manager relocated raw fish to a designated lower shelf. also, in the food prep. area, noted tubs of raw chicken placed atop lamb, beef. manager removed all raw chicken and relocated to a designated shelf

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple chemical sprayer bottles filled in the food prep area without an identification label. discussed with manager. all removed and relabeled by manager

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Inquired regarding the facility certified food manager. please obtain one certified food manager. list of available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Multiple spray bottles of chemicals filled in the back food prep, without an identification label. informed facility manager. all labeled during the inspection

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please ensure a certified food manager is at the facility during the hours of operations. available resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of arrival, observed some pans of cooked chicken in the back kitchen left out, deep plastic tubs/pans from 66-99 deg f . inquired about cooling strategies. suggested placing cooling food on flat metal shallow food pans and relocating to facility walk-in cooler . 2 tier cooling reviewed. manager relocated food in flat pans and placed in walk-in cooler. 41 deg f established

3-501.15(B)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler, whole water melon, placed inside the cooled vegetarian meals. discussed with manager to ensure melons are kept out of rte food. use of lids and a designated area reviewed. manager removed watermelon

3-305.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Some ceiling panels damaged, removed above the manual back room warewashing basin. showed manager. please repair ceiling panels to smooth, easily cleanable

6-201.13

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer utilized for food contact cleaning , spray bottles filled on site flashing dark green on test strips.(exceeding 500 ppm) discussed the proper mixture for on site multi quat . manager drained and refilled sanitizer. quat at 200 ppm established

7-204.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, multi pans of cooked/fried chicken without a use bya date. also one of the cooked chicken pans dated 2-5thru 2-12. discussed with manager on duty. per manager food prepared yesterday, but the label was not removed during the pans being washed and refilled. MCESD use by date policy, and guidance document reviewed. manager affixed new discard date stickers to all rte/tcs food pans

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please have a certified food manager for the foodservice. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed food ingredient, such as flour, sugar, rice placed in the dry storage floor. reviewed with manager. please placed these ingredient packages on a designated shelf

3-305.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the food prep. area, some wet wiping cloth left on the food prep counters, food cutting boards. discussed the proper storage for the wet wiping cloth. all removed. chlorine at 50 ppm established in designated sanitizer buckets. corrected

3-304.14

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guru Palace Cuisine of India last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guru Palace Cuisine of India on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guru Palace Cuisine of India?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Guru Palace Cuisine of India.

How does Guru Palace Cuisine of India compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Guru Palace Cuisine of India most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Guru Palace Cuisine of India's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guru Palace Cuisine of India have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guru Palace Cuisine of India 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 Guru Palace Cuisine of India inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guru Palace Cuisine of India is inspected around three times per year on average.

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