Ha!Banero Mexican Food

6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Public records show six inspections at Ha!Banero Mexican Food stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Ha!Banero Mexican Food's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands not washed when required

Inspector notes: Observed employee grab raw hamburger patty and proceed to prepare hamburger buns without first washing hands and changing gloves. PIC, removed gloves and washed hands at time of inspection

2-301.14

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed enchilada sauce and pinto beans cooling at room temperature with an internal temperature of 88-95*F. According to PIC, food had been cooling for 1 hour prior to inspection and was instructed to use approved cooling methods and did so at time of inspection (ice bath). Provided cooling handouts at time of inspection

3-501.15(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed several containers of spices, without a label. Please label all food storage containers with common name to prevent confusion

3-302.12

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 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 reach in refrigerator across from the stove and grill, holding 45F. PIC moved all TCS food items to a working unit. Refrigeration temperatures must not exceed 41F

4-301.11

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Observed no hand sink signs at 3 of the 4 hand sinks. Talked to manager about where and what to get for those sinks. Ensure that each hand sink has a sign to let everyone know it can only be used for hand washing

6-301.14

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed extra lids for items no longer on the menu, stored below sewer lines at raspado hand sink. Ensure removal of unused equipment in facility

6-501.114

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ha!Banero Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ha!Banero Mexican Food on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Ha!Banero Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Ha!Banero Mexican Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Ha!Banero Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ha!Banero Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ha!Banero Mexican Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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