Old El Paso Tamales

730 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Old El Paso Tamales stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Mesa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager on site during 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
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large plastic tub cooked pinto beans with lid on holding 46*f degrees in large double door reach-in fridge. Per the owner beans were made yesterday and all other fridge items were below 41*f degrees. Embargoed. Discussed not cooling in deep trays and achieving cooling times within the 6 hour period
3-501.14
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Old El Paso Tamales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Old El Paso Tamales on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Old El Paso Tamales compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Old El Paso Tamales most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Old El Paso Tamales' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old El Paso Tamales have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Old El Paso Tamales means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.