Matta's Mexican Food
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
74
Score
With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Matta's Mexican Food trails the local norm.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of cooked meat in sauce cooling in deep containers more than 4 inches in the walk-in cooler. Discussed cooling methods, all prepared TCS food must be cooled in shallow containers to provide maximum air flow to cool food as quickly as possible. Food was transferred to shallow pans at time of inspection
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed some buildup on the inside of the soda nozzles when wiped. Please maintain soda nozzles clean to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe under the hand sink next to the walk-in cooler when sink is turned on. Please repair leaking pipe prior to the next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed hand sink next to walk-in cooler hanging off the wall. Please use silicone caulk to attach sink to the wall. Observed hot and cold water lines switched at prep sink. Please switch the water lines so that hot is on the left and cold is on the right
6-501.11
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matta's Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Matta's Mexican Food on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
How does Matta's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Matta's Mexican Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Matta's 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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