Taquitos Jalisco

437 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Taquitos Jalisco appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Among Mesa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the cooking area of the establishment a metal ice scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed the metal scoop and placed it inside a clean dry container at time of inspection

3-304.12

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Asked facility manager regarding the onsite thermometer to check food temperatures. unable to locate. please obtain a metal stem thermometer. facility manager will place a work order

4-302.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw fish being thawed in the warewashing middle basin, while both the soap basin, and dishwashing final basin in use, filled with chemicals. the facility has a designated food prep. basin. recommended to relocate raw fish to the designated food prep. sink. manager relocated fish. also in the upright cooler, noted 5-6 pans of cooked rice placed atop each other, without lids (bottom of the food pans in contact with the food below. showed manager, reviewed with pic utilizing food pan lids. manager obtained proper lids for all food(cooked rice) pans

3-305.11

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: This establishment has female staff on duty. please provide a covered restroom trash can. discussed with manager

5-501.17

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: One of the cookline spatulas handle wrapped in duct tape. discussed with manager. please repair or replace to smooth,easily cleanable

4-101.11(B-E)

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed at the kitchen hand washing basin. sink/ wall juncture exposed. hand washing basin has separated from the back wall. showed manager. please reattach the basin, and repair the wall juncture, please seal the penetration

6-201.13

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquitos Jalisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquitos Jalisco on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Taquitos Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Taquitos Jalisco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Taquitos Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taquitos Jalisco have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taquitos Jalisco 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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