Raices Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Raices Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.
“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
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 cooked ground beef cooling in a cold holding unit but was covered and having an internal temperature of 63*F. Person in charge states the ground beef started cooling 8 hours prior to the inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.14
86
Dec 15, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There is no certified food-service manager at this establishment. Provide a certified food-service manager for all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The rear kitchen handwashing sink p-trap has become disconnected and must be reconnected. The sink drains into the floorsink below
5-205.15(B)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: The soda fountain nozzles have a slight buildup of residue. Have the soda fountain nozzles properly cleaned and maintain clean
4-602.11(E)
86
May 23, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No date marks observed on TCS foods the walk in cooler and glass sliding cooler, including cooked chicken, pork, beef, chicken stew, beef stew, shrimp, octopus, rice, cooked peppers, flan, and cooked potato balls. PIC stated the chicken dishes, rice, peppers, rice and octopus were cooked 4/9. PIC stated the flan was cooked 4/6. All other foods were taken from the freezer yesterday to thaw but not marked with the date removed from the freezer. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed garlic oil stored at room temp measuring 70*F with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, the garlic oil is only used for 4 hours before a new batch is made. Observed an accumulation of garlic on the scoop handle stored in the mixture. Per PIC, the new batch is stored in the same vessel. Establishment does not have a written and approved TAC policy. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Advised PIC to stored cold at 41*F or below in the refrigerator or to provide a time as a control policy. PIC stated they would discontinue using TAC and will cold hold raw garlic oil. PIC discarded the garlic oil at the time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods and food containers stored directly on the floor including bags of flour, sugar, plantains, onions etc. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. PIC relocated the foods at the time of inspection
3-305.11
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No date marks observed on any TCS foods in the reach in cooler, dessert cooler, walk in cooler or walk in freezer including cooked pork, ground beef, rice, pernil, rice pudding, flan, cooked shrimp, cooked octopus, chicken noodle soup, sofrito, beans, broth etc. PIC stated all foods were prepared yesterday 11/4 except from the pork which was previously frozen. Observed several foods with a day stamp but no date on the sticker. Please ensure all TCS food items are date marked properly and used or discarded no more than 6 days after their day of preparation for a total of 7 days. PIC added date marks to all foods at the time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided either hand sink in the main kitchen. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
3-501.17
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
7-202.11
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
2-102.12(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
2-401.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raices Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raices Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raices Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Raices Restaurant.
How does Raices Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Raices Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Raices Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Raices Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Raices Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Raices Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raices Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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