Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza

1501 S 26Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food separated & protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. -Open cup of coffee observed on prep table in the rear. New Violation.

46.151(a)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: No food prep sink was observed to wash fresh produce used in various dishes. -Apply for a variance or provide an additional sink with a 1-inch air gap.

46.301

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. New Violation.

46.712

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. -Food safety application emailed.

46.103

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -Boxes of food stored directly on the walk-in cooler floor.

46.321

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Non NSF chest freezer in the basement. - Cold prep refrigerator inoperable used for dry storage. - Walk-in cooler in the basement inoperable and being used for dry storage.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Warewash sinks do not have basins large enough to accomodate the largest piece of equipment needing manual cleaning.

46.612

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Observed condensate leaking into a bucket inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.862

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris along basement floor perimeters.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking prep sink and admits to previously washing produce in handwashing sink - adequate space is available for the installation of a food prep sink; establishment is to use pre-cut produce until sink is installed

46.301

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Prep sink with air gap and catch was not observed at time of inspection Non NSF garbage grinder observed installed of handsink in food prep area New Violation.

46.822

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Establishment using domestic containers (not food grade) for storage of bulk ingredients New Violation.

46.521

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food separated & protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza.

Has Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Deseo Mexican Grill & Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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