Sabinos Taco Shop

535 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sabinos Taco Shop appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

By comparison, the average Mesa facility scores 95, putting Sabinos Taco Shop on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed Soup, beans, tomatoes, cooked pork, cooked onions, cooked mushrooms, and sauces without date marks. Food prep dates varied but all within the last few days. Ready to eat, TCS foods must be date marked within 24 hours of being prepared

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on-site during all hours of food operations. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed soup, beans, tomatoes, sauces, cooked pork, cooked onions, and cooked mushrooms without covers. All foods must be covered or protected for general food protection. Please have lids or covers placed on the foods

3-302.11(A3-8)

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked hamburger hot holding at internal temperature of 103 deg F in top portion of reach in unit on top shelf. Cook reheated to >165 deg F during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soap not available at two of the three hand sinks. Manager supplied soap during inspection

6-301.11

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Front employee hand sink hot water was not available. Employee restored hot water to within the required temperature during inspection

5-202.12(A)

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak for the faucet for the front employee hand sink. Repair leak

5-205.15(B)

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen employee place cheese on customer order with bare hands. Inspector instructed cook to discard cheese properly wash hands and place on gloves when working with RTE foods

3-301.11(B)

Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cook lather hands directly under running water at the hand sink. Inspector instructed employee to properly lather hands for at least 20 seconds outside of running water prior to rinsing

2-301.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabinos Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabinos Taco Shop on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sabinos Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Sabinos Taco Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Sabinos Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabinos Taco Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabinos Taco Shop 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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