Nando's Mexican Cafe

1890 W Germann Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Nando's Mexican Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Nando's Mexican Cafe squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed the warmer gasket near the main walk in cooler in disrepair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the main walk in cooler holding at 47*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. Observed TCS foods in the walk in cooler holding at between 41-50*F when measured with a probe thermometer. PIC stated a work order was placed on the cooler at 11:30am when it was observed that the air temperature was rising even though foods were observed at 41*F or below. 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.

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Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed drain pipe below kitchen ware washing unit with no air gap between water discharge pipe and floor sink. There must be a 1/2 inch air gap between floor sink and discharge pipe to prevent sewage backflow

5-202.13

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes at a temperature of 50°F in cold top unit in kitchen prep-line. Per food employee, tomatoes were cut the night prior at ambient temperature and then placed immediately into cold top unit. TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours

3-501.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed roll of aluminum foil in basin of handwashing sink next to cook line. Observed tall trash can impeding access to handwashing sink next to cook line

5-205.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A container of Pico de Gallo in bottom storage area of cold top unit at prep-line observed at a temperature of 47°F. Per PIC, container of Pico de Gallo was prepared at room temperature and then placed in bottom storage area of cold top unit 3 hours prior to observed temperature reading. TCS foods must be cooled to a temperature below 41°F before being held in cold holding unit

3-501.15(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic water bottle inside bottom storage section of cold top unit in prep line of kitchen. Employee drink cup without a lid or straw is not allowed in food area of establishment. A covered beverage container with straw is allowed as long as contamination of the hands, food, equipment, or utensils does not occur

2-401.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nando's Mexican Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nando's Mexican Cafe on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nando's Mexican Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nando's Mexican Cafe.

How does Nando's Mexican Cafe compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Nando's Mexican Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chandler average of 95.

Has Nando's Mexican Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nando's Mexican Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nando's Mexican 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.

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