Salsitas Mexican Food
A3827 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix 85031
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04800
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 11, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of inspection.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms require a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed throughout kitchen, the floor tiles are cracked and with holes exposing cement floor underneath. Discussed with PIC that required floors to be in good repair; sealed, smooth and cleanable.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed torn and missing plastic curtains and rubber seal is torn on outside walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that physical facility, fixtures and equipment required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable at all times. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jul 7, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak coming from the handwashing sink drain next to the drive thru window. Repair and maintain in good condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed soiled walls and cove base near the ice machine and the sandwich press. Clean and maintain clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 5, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Certified food Manager certificates that are currently posted are both expired in 2024. Obtain new certificates and post so they can be reviewed during inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed grease accumulation on the underside of the chip shelf above the sandwich toaster. Ensure the toaster is not being utilized for grease laden foods and that the chip rack and surrounding area are cleaned thoroughly and frequently so there is no accumulation of grease or debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed pan of beef in Steam table at 120 degrees made within the hour. . Discussed proper hot holding temperatures and PIC removed beef and reheated to 165 before replacing back in steam table. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Oba served Cutting board that was heavily scored and not cleanable. Discussed with manager re-surfacing and/or replacing. Manger will resurface board and removed from use.
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4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2024
Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 14, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Soap in mens restroom. Discussed proper handwashing before returning to work. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Mar 19, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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.Inspection rights signed by Julio T.Report printed.Inspection conducted with badge #313.Reviewed pest control invoice.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.Signer: Julio Tabelto,Award: A
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed multiple knives stored between prep tables and the wall. Manager removed knives and placed at 3-compartment sink to be wash, rinsed, and sanitized. Discussed with manager the importance of properly storing utensils between uses to avoid possible contamination of a food item or food contact surface Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 14, 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.Inspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 2,Award: A,Signer: Erika Juarez
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →