Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food

1052 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed at the back of the kitchen three big metal open containers stored directly on the ground. One metal container had cooked beans and the other two containers had cooked tomatillos. Per an employee, they were just cooked less than 40 minutes ago and they were cooling everything down before putting them inside the walk-in or before getting blended for salsa verde. PIC moved all three containers to a metal prep table at time of inspection

3-305.11

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: The ice scoop at the soda fountain was stored in a container of ambient standing water. Do not store utensils in standing, ambient water. The employee had the scoop and container washed and then stored the ice scoop dry in the dry container

3-304.12

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: The wooden door frames inside and outside the restrooms are unpainted wood. Paint, varnish, or otherwise seal all exposed wood

4-101.11(B-E)

Covering Receptacles

Inspector notes: The dumpster lids were left open during the inspection. Maintain dumpster lids closed at all times

5-501.113

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish

Inspector notes: Parasite destruction letter was not at establishment for the ceviche the establishment prepares at time of inspection. Establishment prepares raw ceviche marinated in lime. Manager provided letter from the company during inspection

3-402.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed the fan for the double door reach in with debris on the surface. Clean frequently

6-501.12

Oct 15, 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 employee lather hands directly under running water at employee hand sink. Inspector instructed employee to properly lather hands outside of running water for at least 20 seconds. Employee properly washed hands during inspection

2-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the piercing blade of the can opener with dried organic debris stored on a shelf in dishwashing area. Employee placed in dishwashing area during inspection

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed horchata with rice cooling in deep plastic containers at internal temperature of 56 deg F. in front display cooler. PIC informed the horchata had been in unit since earlier in day and placed in freezer for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the large reach in unit holding at >41 deg F for the bottom portion of the reach in unit in the food preparation area. Top portion of reach in is holding at

4-301.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Observed chorizo and lengua that was prepared >48 hours prior with incorrect dates (according to the manager) in the walk-in unit. Kitchen employee properly dated with date prepared during inspection

3-501.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

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

Has Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taquitos Jalisco 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.

How often is Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taquitos Jalisco Mexican Food is inspected around four times per year on average.

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