Tradiciones Mexican Grill

6440 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Tradiciones Mexican Grill has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Tradiciones Mexican Grill squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No staff working during inspection have Food Protection Manager certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

2-102.12(A)

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed mole (tomato) in the walk-in refrigerator to be at 73*F along the edges and 113*F in the center. PIC called the prep cook and discovered the mole was made fresh today and was placed in refrigerator 2.5 hours prior to inspection. PIC took TCS foods such as mole that was improperly cooled and reheated to 165°F to restart cooling process using approved cooling procedures. Discussed with PIC 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

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed larger mixer used for shredding cheese to have a bowl stored on the unit with food particles. Per PIC the mixer was stored away as clean. Also observed the indurstrial can opener to be not in used and stored away with food particles and small metal shavings. Discussed with PIC all equipment and utensils shall be store away as clean to sight and touch. Also discussed the blade of the industrial can opener shall be maintained sharp to prevent metal shavings from falling into the food. PIC had employees clean the equipment and PIC took the can opener out of use

4-601.11(A)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed the fixed parts of the ventilation system to have missing or separated caulking. Discussed with PIC the fixed parts of the ventilation system shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent accumulation of grease build up and drippage

4-402.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the walk-in. Also observed raw fish stored above cooked potato tacos in the prep table at the entrance of the kitchen. Discussed with PIC all raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed three compartment sink in use with 0ppm of Quaternary Ammonium (Quat)and also the dishwasher set up to be used, but not used at the moment with Chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Discussed with PIC the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC made a new sanitizer batch in the three compartment sink and primed the dishwasher at time of the inspection. All sanitizers reached the appropriate levels of sanitizer at the time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

Inspector notes: Observed in the freezer frozen icicles along the wall, ceiling and the fan casing. Discussed with PIC to fix/repair/replace the leak causing the icicles and to not store food under to prevent contamination

5-403.12

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0ppm chlorine registering on the dishwashing machine that is actively being used. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC had maintenance fix the dishwashing machine at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Sep 5, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tradiciones Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tradiciones Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tradiciones Mexican Grill?

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

How does Tradiciones Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Tradiciones Mexican Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Tradiciones Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tradiciones Mexican Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tradiciones Mexican Grill 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 Tradiciones Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tradiciones Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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