Don Lencho's Restaurant
B8420 W Peoria Ave, Peoria 85345
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04316
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed portioned zip lock bags of carnitas in three door sandwich prep cooler by steam table at 47-48*F. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Manager discarded product. Advised staff to use metal stem thermometer to check on food temperatures throughout the day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed wire shelving in walk in cooler with old vegetation and othe food debris. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old food and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Apr 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed rapidly cooling of portioned foods.
2025
Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 29, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In walk-in cooler, the following TCS items were observed without any date mark: shredded chicken, shredded beef, rice, beans, soup, and various cooked vegetables (potatoes, corn, carrots, zucchini). Per kitchen staff all food was prepared two days prior. Staff began to date mark all food during inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Apr 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking, cooling methods
Aug 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 18, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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)Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 90,Signer: Jose M Aguilar
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. ---In walk-in cooler several filled 5-gallon plastic containers of enchilada sauce measured an internal temperature ranging from 51-59'F. Per person in charge sauce was made the prior evening, poured into containers, and placed into walk-in cooler to cool. As sauce had not cooled within 6 hour time frame it was embargoed. Reviewed cooling process with person in charge, who stated that containers were filled and then placed into cooler with no additional steps to aid in cooling. Discussed additional methods to be used, such as an ice bath or ice wands, to facilitate rapid cooling. When cooling, TCS foods shall go from 135'F to 70'F within the first two hours and down to 41'F within the remaining four hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed conditions of food contact surfaces.report emailedAward: A,Signer: Jose M Aguilar
Aug 18, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedThe 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.Signer: Jose M Aguilar,Award: A
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →