Recreo

28 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Recreo, the earliest from 2024. Recreo was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chandler average 95, so Recreo is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed large metal container of cooked birria with date mark of 07/26, a large plastic container of cooked pasta with date mark of 07/27, a medium plastic container of cooked shrimp with date mark of 07/30, and medium plastic container of house made Caeser dressing with date mark 07/27. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No designated handwashing sink available at the bar. A handwashing sink shall be located too allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. Person in charge designated a handwashing sink at time of inspection and stocked with hand drying provisions and cleanser

5-204.11

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed housemade flan base with a date mark made on 04/08, housemade caesar dressing with a date mark of made 04/05, and a container of cooked birria with a date mark of made on 04/08. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container with cooked beef in the walk-in cooler without a date. Person in charge (PIC) stated the beef was made the night before. Discussed with PIC that date markings are required to ensure the ready to eat and time/temperature control (RTE/TCS) foods are not kept longer than 7-days. PIC put a date on the beef at 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

Dec 10, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in kitchen next to hot holding table with a plastic container in the sink. Observed hand sink on east side of the bar with an ice scoop and fountain nozzle being stored in the sink. Observed hand sink on the west side of the bar with a plastic container and spoon in the sink. Person in charge (PIC) will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two medium plastic containers of pico in the reach in under the cold top without date marking. Person in charge stated items were made yesterday morning. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a metal container of black beans in the cold top with a probed temperature of 54 degrees F. Observed cooked peppers and onions in the drawer under the cook top with a probed temperature of 49 degrees F. Person in charge stated both items were prepared that morning within the last couple hours. Person in charge relocated both items to the walk-in to cool properly to 41 degrees prior to transferring to the cold top. Observed large metal pan and a large plastic container with cooked beans inside the walk in. Person in charge stated the items had been placed in the walk-in to cool at 1pm. At 2:50pm beans had an internal probed temperature range of 108 - 118 degrees F. Advised person in charge for proper cooling, must be cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F and 41°F or less. Person in charge placed items back on stove to reheat to 165 degrees F

3-501.15(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Recreo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Recreo on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Recreo?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Recreo.

How does Recreo compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Recreo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Recreo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Recreo have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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