La Tiendita Cafe

456 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, La Tiendita Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

La Tiendita Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Mesa average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer for the sanitizer bucket and the three compartment sink (with dishes in sink) in the sanitizer compartment at a concentration of >200 ppm. Employee prepared fresh and adjusted the concentration to within specification
7-202.12(A-B)
86
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and chicken soup cooling in pans on counter at internal temperature of 103 deg F Cook informed the food items had been on counter for
3-501.15(B)
95
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw steak being stored over a container of avocados in reach in unit Manager removed the avocados and placed steak on bottom shelf of reach in unit during inspection
3-302.11(A3-8)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tiendita Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tiendita Cafe on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Tiendita Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

La Tiendita Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has La Tiendita Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Tiendita Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Tiendita Cafe 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 Tiendita Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Tiendita Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.