Nando's Mexican Cafe

3519 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Food Catering
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Nando's Mexican Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Nando's Mexican Cafe was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to other Gilbert restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee rinsing off soiled dishes, running them through the mechanical dishwasher, then changing gloves and putting away the clean dishes. PIC instructed employee to wash hands before donning gloves to prevent contamination
2-301.14
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand sink by the bar. PIC provided hand soap
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an ice scoop handle in ice at the bar. PIC removed the ice scoop. Ice scoop handles must not be stored directly in ice
3-304.12
70
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of food debris and trash underneath shelves and equipment in the kitchen. Food crumbs can create harborage conditions for pests. Please deep clean kitchen and maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection
6-501.12
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

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 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Nando's Mexican Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

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 one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nando's Mexican Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.