La Mejor Bakery
A5819 S 16th St, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment · Permit FD-00891
Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 28, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective Visit
2025
Oct 2, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Operator has discussed the intent to sell establishment within the next year. Inspector provided information to operator for ownership change at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large hole (1ft x 1ft) directly above the drying rack connected to the 3-comp sink at time of inspection, rendering the area neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. Per PIC, this occurred due to rainfall during a recent monsoon. Discussed the importance of repairing the ceiling so that it is smooth and easily cleanable and to prevent pest harborage conditions. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Apr 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed the importance of coved base repairs in the kitchen area to prevent water seepage and pest harborage conditions with PIC.
2024
Oct 4, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cracked/missing tiles throughout establishment, rendering the area neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Apr 10, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Rafael J Miramontes
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>> Observed a leak from utility sink in the employee restroom. All plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. Correct/repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Observed missing ceiling tiles, walls with holes, tile in disrepair underneath 3-comp sink, and sinks not secured/caulked to walls. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained in good repair, smooth, and easily cleanable. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Rafael Miramontes
Oct 17, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.
Jul 27, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory conducted onsite. Reviewed dough cutter. Equipment was determined to be NOT smooth and easily cleanable. New equipment must be provided, or establishment must discontinue use of current equipment before the next routine inspection. Advisory was conducted with liaison R.S. 1479A copy of the advisory was printed and delivered in person.
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →