Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen

9265 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken breast taken off the grill after cooking with an internal temperature of 148-159*F when measured with a probe thermometer. All raw poultry must be cooked to 165*F for 1 second to ensure pathogens are destroyed. Chicken was placed back on the grill and cooked to 165*F at time of inspection
3-401.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee filling water pitcher for cooking meat in the hand sink. Discussed using hand sinks for handwashing only to prevent contamination. Please use prep sink for all cooking purposes
5-205.11
78
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed salsa verde and chiles rellenos cooling in upright reach-in cooler enclosed in containers. PIC, moved product to freezer and left uncovered to allow TCS foods to rapidly cool
3-501.15(B)
95
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dicer used for onions, with dried up debris from onions. PIC disassembled to wash, rinse and sanitize at time of inspection
4-602.11(E)
95
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed chiles rellenos cooling in upright reach-in cooler covered with lid. Internal temperature of TCS food was 55*F at time of inspection and discussed importance of proper cooling methods, including removing lids for proper air circulation
3-501.15(B)
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed red salsa cooling in upright reach-in cooler with lid on container. PIC removed lid at time of inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods and provided hourly cooling logs
3-501.15(B)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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