El Bigo Taco Hernandez
420 E SOUTHERN AVE, MESA, AZ, 85210
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 14, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- Not Participating
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (3)
- 2Repeat
Certified Food Protection Manager
Repeat Violation 1st Consecutive 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
- 10Corrected on site
Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed at the back area of this establishment a handwashing station without any available paper towels. PIC restocked handwashing sink with a paper towel roll at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.
- 35Corrected on site
Approved Thawing Methods Used
3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Addl Notes: Observed inside the prep/produce sink raw beef and pork being thawed in standing water. Per PIC, it had just been put there by an employee less than 30 minutes ago. PIC placed all frozen proteins inside a metal container and started the thawing process with running water, allowing the water to hit directly all the frozen product. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.