Mr.Mesquite Taqueria

505 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Mr.Mesquite Taqueria has been inspected six times since 2024. Mr.Mesquite Taqueria was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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 three times.

Mr.Mesquite Taqueria's latest score of 100 sits above the Tempe average of 94. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep cooler with ambient temperature of 50.5*F at time of inspection containing TCS food items (see #20). Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr.Mesquite Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr.Mesquite Taqueria on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr.Mesquite Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr.Mesquite Taqueria.

How does Mr.Mesquite Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Mr.Mesquite Taqueria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 94.

Has Mr.Mesquite Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr.Mesquite Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr.Mesquite Taqueria 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 Mr.Mesquite Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr.Mesquite Taqueria is inspected around four times per year on average.