Pozoleria Mexican Food
A°2801 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06424
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Feb 2, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jan 21, 2026Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed cooling down TCS foods prepped at room temperature in the walk-in prior to placing in prep table. 2. Discussed test strip requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed no consumer advisory on the large digital menu - it is missing the disclosure method and reminder statement. Also, disclosure method is missing on the printed menus. Informed PIC that a disclosure method is required to be on the menus, which applies to all menu items that can be served undercooked. Informed PIC that the reminder statement and disclosure method (asterisk) need to be added onto the digital menu. Disclosure method must be added to all menu items that can be served with undercooked egg. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 02/02/2026.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
2025
Oct 13, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cheesecake in the cold holding unit located under the cash register having an internal temperature of 46-49*F. Unit had an ambient temperature of 46*F. Person in charge states the cheesecake was placed in the unit less than 4 hours prior to the inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.
Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 7, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the cooler next to the cash register, observed several cheesecakes having internal temperatures of 49-51*F. Person in charge states the cheesecakes were placed in the unit more than 4 hours prior to the inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
2024
Dec 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 10, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed consumer advisory requirements for all menus.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Please renew certification as soon as possible. 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 the establishment re-using the containers in which garlic and butter spread was once packaged in. Discussed how single-service and single-use articles may not be reused due to these containers not being designed to withstand the rigors of multiple uses, including the ability to be subjected to repeated washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Javier H
2023
Dec 8, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. The food protection manager certification was expired on 05/22/2022, please obtained a new one before next routine inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: the establishment sells pre-cut cheese cakes obtained from Sam Club, please have Sam club label with preparing time on each package, also please put date marking on Flan Napolitano prepared in the establishment.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 0,Signer: Vicente Hernandez, Manager.,Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 0
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Observed food litter debris heavily built up in corners, under large equipment and throughout floor in the kitchen, Please clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.El Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzara a mandar las tarjetas de permiso(s) y las facturas del permiso(s) a través de correo electrónico en los siguientes meses. Necesitamos verificar que tenemos el correo electrónico actual y preciso en el sistema para asegurarnos que usted reciba su copia de la tarjeta de permiso(s) y facturas al renovar.Si no estás seguro si tenemos el correo electrónico actual y correcto, usted puede:Contactar a su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico escrito en el ultimo reporte de su inspección para revisar, oContactar el Departamento directamente usando los siguientes correos electrónicos, dependiendo en la categoría de su instalación,Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de comida rápida)Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de restaurantes de servicio completo)Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones tales como supermercados y mercados minoristas de alimentos)Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (Comida móvil/Eventos especiales/Revisión del plan)Nota: Si usted necesita actualizar su correo electrónico y/u otra información del contacto, por favor envié 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 o llame al 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Javier Hernandez
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