The Mexicano
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
86
Score
The Mexicano, located at 4801 E Cactus Rd in Scottsdale, AZ, had a low-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection noted one critical violation related to cooling procedures. Across five scored inspections, The Mexicano has historically maintained a mostly low-risk status.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Aug 16, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed birria consume 55*F-56*F with 3/31 date mark in covered, deep container greater than 4" the walk in cooler at the 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. PIC provided incomplete cooling log from the previous day with final temperature at 4pm recorded as 55*F. Per employee, TCS consume was cooled with an ice wand the previous day until 4pm then ice wand was taken out of product before the cooling process was complete. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.14
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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