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La Olmeca

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6066 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85042

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05783

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Dec 1, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 28, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 18, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 15, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Jul 29, 2025 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 25, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 25, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of dirt/food debris on door of walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces are required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed water dripping from ceiling in men's restroom, PIC stated that AC unit on roof is leaking and landlord is planning repairs. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintained in good repair at all times.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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.

Mar 10, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris on bottom of reach-in refrigerator next to grill and food debris buildup on reach-in refrigerator doors, reach-in freezer doors, and prep-table refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt, and dust debris.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed cracked tiles with holes exposing floor underneath around dining area and kitchen. Discussed with PIC that floor required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: 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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Oct 7, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed prep-table refrigerator unit doors with buildup of food debris. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of food, dirt and dust debris.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed broken tiles in dining area and entrance. Discussed with PIC that required for floor to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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 29, 2025Routine4 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed children's toys, strollers and employee personal items scattered behind cashier / serving area . Discussed with PIC that all personal items need to be stored in backroom or office and area maintained clean and free of dust and debris.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of food/dirt debris in reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freeze inside door, outside door and floor of unit as well as door of walk-in cooler and adjacent wall where light switch is located. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be clean more frequently.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky faucet at 3-compartment sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing must be in good repair.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

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 requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 21, 2025Routine4 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with 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 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in cooler with buildup dirt debris. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned frequently.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex 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 requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walls and doors to kitchen with chipped wood and paint and holes in both restroom walls. Discussed with PIC that walls and doors need to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability 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.

2024

Oct 15, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing/broken tiles in between grill and hot holding table, also observed hole in wall by hand sink. Discussed with PIC that 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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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Jul 18, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked beans, pozole, and green chili with date marks of 7/8 & 7/11. Per PIC establishment dates marks items with date they are prepared or cooked. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing/broken tiles in between grill and hot holding table. Discused with PIC that 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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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Mar 28, 2024Routine2 coreA

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 was emailed 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: Georgia Martinez

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required ---Observed metal trays stacked as clean behind dish pit area not fully dried prior to stacking. Discussed with PIC to ensure that all equipment is dry before stacking. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing ---Observed hand sink in front of house area behind register with silicon gone/cracked, allowing sink to pull away from wall. Discussed with PIC that fixed equipment shall be sealed to wall to ensure proper cleaning. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 1, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the importance of proper cooling methods, and frequency of inventory checks with PIC.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Melanie Gutierrez

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Observed tiles in severe disrepair throughout establishment, 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

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 →

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