Rosa's Mexican Grill

328 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Rosa's Mexican Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Rosa's Mexican Grill trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

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

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Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen manager wash hands without using soap. Inspector instructed to re-wash hands and use soap. Kitchen manager properly washed hands during inspection

2-301.12

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

Inspector notes: Observed rice and cut lettuce prepared >48 hours prior (according to kitchen manager) without a datemark. Kitchen manager dated with date prepared during inspection

3-501.17

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the double door reach in cold unit holding temperature at 47 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food items cold holding in unit was discarded or redirected to the walk-in unit. Currently there is no TCS food items cold holding in this unit and PIC has called for repair

4-301.11

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen employee wash their hands at employee hand sink and then proceed to dry hands-on apron. Inspector instructed employee to properly wash hands and dry on towels provided

2-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed piercing blade of the can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. Employee washed and sanitized during inspection

4-601.11(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen employee eating chips in the food preparation area. Inspector instructed employee the consumption of open foods is limited to the designated food areas

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosa's Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosa's Mexican Grill on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Rosa's Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Rosa's Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Rosa's Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosa's Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rosa's Mexican Grill 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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