Pollos Lachuya

2706 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Pollos Lachuya, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Pollos Lachuya trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the final basin, manual warewashing basin in use, checked filled sanitizer. noted at 10ppm for chlorine. discussed with manager. manager drained and refilled chlorine at 50ppm established
4-501.111
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the steam table pan, cooked diced chicken at 115-120 deg f , showed pic. all removed. reheated to 165 deg f . manager also adjusted the steam table . please ensure tcs food is kept at 135 deg f or higher
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large food pans prepared in the walk-in cooler, such as cooked steam rice, and pasta. no use by date. mcesd use by date policy reviewed. manager prepared use by date stickers for the tcs food pans. mcesd use by date guidance stickers provided
3-501.17
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Facility has plastic containers filled with spices. no label, left on the back food prep. kitchen. discussed with manager. please label spice containers filled on site
3-302.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please obtain a certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
61
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the back of the kitchen an unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Per PIC, the spray bottle contained degreaser. PIC labeled chemical container at time of inspection
7-102.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollos Lachuya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollos Lachuya on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollos Lachuya?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollos Lachuya.

How does Pollos Lachuya compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Pollos Lachuya most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Pollos Lachuya's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollos Lachuya have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollos Lachuya means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.