The Mexicano - Chandler

3095 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Mexicano - Chandler has been inspected four times since 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chandler restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: An ice scoop was observed being stored on a surface that is not cleanable. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Birria was observed at 45-46°F after being in the cooling process from yesterday, 11/24/25. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling

3-501.14

Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a stone molecajete bowl being used for a customer order on the cook's line. These bowls are not easily cleanable. The manager and chef were instructed not to use the stone molcajete bowls. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable

4-202.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the service area was blocked. The sink was full of empty pitchers. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked corn was observed on the cook's line reach in cooler in a covered container at 56°F per the cooling log; it was within the first 3 hours of cooling. Ferris sauce and green salsa were observed in a deep container in the walk-in cooler at 46°F and 45°F, respectively. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Sep 3, 2025

Food AMC Trainings

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Grilled onions and peppers were observed at 72°F and 85°F on the cook's line, sitting at room temperature. Cooked chicken was in a hot case next to the grill at 121°F—130°F. Lonaniza was on the hot table at 120°F. The container had been overfilled

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cook observed handling raw beef and then ready-to-eat foods (a cooked tortilla to be plated) without changing his gloves and washing his hands

2-301.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Mexicano - Chandler last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Mexicano - Chandler on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Mexicano - Chandler compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

The Mexicano - Chandler most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chandler average of 95.

Has The Mexicano - Chandler's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mexicano - Chandler have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Mexicano - Chandler 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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