La Merced Mexican Kitchen

855 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at La Merced Mexican Kitchen stretching back to 2024. La Merced Mexican Kitchen was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

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

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so La Merced Mexican Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager certification has expired. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No detectable sanitizer residual in one of the wiping-cloth buckets. The manager added bleach and rechecked- okay at 50 ppm Cl2
3-304.14
90
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: No covered trashcan in women's restroom. Provide a covered trashcan
5-501.17
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine sanitizer residual in some of the wiping-cloth buckets. The manager remade and rechecked the buckets- ok at 50 ppm Cl2
3-304.14
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee use employee hand sink to change sanitizer bucket water. Inspector informed employee that the employee hand sinks are limited to handwashing only and sanitizer be drained and filled in three compartment sinks and service sinks
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chorizo with a datemark for earlier in month. The kitchen employee informed that the datemark on the container of chorizo was incorrect and informed the chorizo was prepared >48 hours prior. The kitchen employee properly dated chorizo with date prepared
3-501.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Merced Mexican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Merced Mexican Kitchen on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Merced Mexican Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Merced Mexican Kitchen.

How does La Merced Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

La Merced Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has La Merced Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Merced Mexican Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Merced Mexican Kitchen 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 La Merced Mexican Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Merced Mexican Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.