Ricardo's Mexican Food

20020 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Ricardo's Mexican Food has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Ricardo's Mexican Food scores about where you'd expect for a Glendale restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a certified food manager present
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed a broken and cracking seal on the walk-in door. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
90
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricardo's Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricardo's Mexican Food on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricardo's Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ricardo's Mexican Food.

How does Ricardo's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Ricardo's Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Ricardo's Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricardo's Mexican Food have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ricardo's Mexican Food 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 Ricardo's Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricardo's Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.