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Talo's Mexican Food

10861 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show seven inspections at Talo's Mexican Food stretching back to 2024. Talo's Mexican Food was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

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

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: Observed employee pick up towel from floor and go outside without first washing hands. PIC washed hands at time of inspection
2-301.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 45*f at time of inspection. It was determined that 40 pounds of menudo were cooling in walk-in cooler in addition to 20 pounds of pinto beans. Discussed making less food at once to prevent cooling process from increasing temperature of walk-in cooler. All items were cooling in shallow pans, 4 inches high with an ice wand at time of inspection. TCS foods were placed into ice baths at time of inspection to cool rapidly and help decrease temperature of walk-in cooler. By end of inspection walk-in cooler was holding ambient air temperature of 41*f
4-301.11
78
Aug 20, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Observed cooked birria beef and broth 7/10 (1 day past discard date) in reach-in cooler
3-501.18
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cubed cooked potatoes cooling in make table with an internal temperature of 56*F. According to PIC, potatoes were cooled within 1 hour prior to inspection and were moved to walk-in cooler on a sheet pan to rapidly chill. Also observed red sauce cooling in deep container. Red sauce does not have a cook step and discussed using ice as an ingredient while blending or using ice wand to rapidly cool
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
74
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed menudo and enchilada sauce cooling deep 5 gallon plastic containers at room temperature and in walk-in cooler. Discussed purchasing ice wands to help expedite cooling process and using other approved cooling methods with PIC
3-501.15(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at handwashing station. PIC restocked hand soap at time of inspection
6-301.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet in handwashing sink next to grill. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
78
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed diced fried potatoes cooling in prep table in metal pan of more than 4 inches with an internal temperature of 59*f
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
86
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Observed 5 gallon buckets stocked with several red and green pre-portioned salsas dated for 9/17 and 9/18 ( 3 days + past their discard date) in walk-in cooler and beverage cooler. Also observed container of cooked pork (914) 6 days past the discard date in walk-in cooler. Discussed cooking in smaller batches to allow salsa to be used within the 7 days
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored directly above raw pork in reach-in cooler on assembly line. PIC re-arranged at time of inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed 4 inch metal pans of cooked pinto beans and shredded machaca cooling at room temperature with an internal temperature of 120*F. According to PIC, beans had been cooling for 5 minutes. Discussed importance of monitoring cooling temperatures and times to avoid confusion
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Employees handling food did not have food handlers cards and/or managers certification. All food handlers card were expired in 2021. Please obtain new food handlers cards and manager certification
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Talo's Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Talo's Mexican Food on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

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

How does Talo's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Talo's Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Talo's Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Talo'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.

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