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Mr Leno Mexican Food LLC

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8430 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85037

Food Establishment · Permit FD-10048

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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100060202320242025Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — 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 history8 on record

2026

Apr 2, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

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2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two buckets of food sitting on the floor inside of the walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed the buckets on a shelf. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed two knives stored between a prep unit and an adjacent prep table on the cooking line. Person in charge removed the knives from that area and returned them to the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Discussed with person in charge to store the knives in a clean, dry container. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Aug 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of food and personal food inside of the walk-in cooler. Discussed dish washing.

Apr 24, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food container integrity and floor tiles in the main cooking area. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of Tres leches cake that were cold holding in a refrigerated reach-in unit. The containers of cake did not have any visible date markings on them. In discussion with the person in charge, the cakes had been produced 3 days prior to the inspection. Person in charge added date marking to the cake slice containers to accurately track the time and temperature controlled for safety food. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of cooked pinto beans sitting on the counter. The internal temperature of the container of beans as measured using a probe thermometer was at 103°F. According to the person in charge, the beans had been cooked 15 minutes prior to the temperature assessment. The cooling beans were relocated to the walk-in cooler to complete the cooling process. Discussed with person in charge to regularly monitor food temperatures. Once the food temperature drops to 135°, that is when the cooling process begins, and cooling foods should be placed into the walk-in cooler. Food should be kept uncovered, less than 4 inches deep and placed up high in the walk-in cooler to cool. Foods must cool from 135°F to 70° within the first 2 hours and then from 70°F to 41° within the next 4 hours for a total cooling period of no more than 6 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed two kitchen knives that were stored between the prep unit and the adjacent table. Person in charge removed the knives from that area and returned them to the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Discussed with person in charge that in-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2024

Dec 3, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed walk-in organization and hot holding.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several fryer baskets with broken wires. Discussed with person in charge that fryer baskets should be replaced once wires begin breaking and separating from the main basket body. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cooling methods.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Iris P.

2023

Dec 13, 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 emailedOn 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.Award: A,Signer: Iris Diaz

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 →