Nando's Mexican Cafe

3519 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: C

The health department has logged five inspections at Nando's Mexican Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Gilbert facility scores 96, putting Nando's Mexican Cafe on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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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

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salsa and hot sauce salsa that had a discard time of 2:30pm and had been kept past the time. PIC discarded all products

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

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

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

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)

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm of chlorine being dispensed in bar dishwasher. All chemical dishwashers must dispense 50-100ppm of chlorine sanitizer to ensure proper sanitization of food contact surfaces. A work order was placed for dishwasher and all bar dishes will be sent to the back kitchen dishwasher until repaired

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed sheet trays of TCS foods cooling in the walk-in with plastic covering the food. Discussed cooling food completely before covering to allow maximum airflow for faster cooling

3-501.15(B)

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 five inspections in total.

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

Nando's Mexican Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

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

No. Recent inspections at Nando's Mexican Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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.

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