Santana's Mexican Food
A1930 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10699
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with operator regular cleaning and sanitizing of floors, walls and ceilings.
Feb 2, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed adequate thawing and reheating to 165*F within 2hours for TCS food items.
Inspector's notes
Observed several cooked Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items found with no date mark in walk-in refrigeration unit. Per operator, food items were made on 01/30/26 and have not exceeded the maximum 7-days. Discussed with operator to ensure proper date marking for TCS food items. Operator proceeded to add date marked stickers for all TCS food items 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. Predefined Comment: 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.
2025
Oct 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 3, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Provide Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate. One person shall obtain a CFMP during all hours of operation. 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 Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food stored in walk in unit made from yesterday and past the 24hours with no date marked on container. Discussed with operator Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.Operator proceeded to date mark food TCS food items past the 24hours. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak and issue with hot water handle at three compartment sink. Ensure to repair plumbing issues to eliminate leak at three compartment sink. 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 grease and old food debris in cook line in between equipment, inside of walk-in refrigeration and floors throughout facility. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize floors, walls and ceiling of food establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 2, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Conducted a re-inspection on today's date. Operator was unable to present Parasite Destruction Form and has agreed to discontinue sales of raw ceviche. Discussed cooking shrimp or opting for a different shrimp provider. Operator will discontinue sales of ceviche until Parasite Destruction form is provided.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing thermometers for refrigeration units in food establishment. Ensure to provide thermometers at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector's notes
Observed built up of food debris and black stains in floors, walls and ceilings throughout kitchen areas including walk-in refrigeration unit and mop sink. Observed damaged/ broken tiles in floor of walk-in refrigeration unit ensure to repair/ replace. Discussed with operator to deeps clean and sanitize all areas and maintain as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 11, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with Owner rules and requirements for Consumer Advisory regarding ceviche.
Inspector's notes
Request copy of Parasite Destruction for Shrimp (Ceviche ) served raw. Operator is instructed to provide a Parasite Destruction for raw shrimp. Ensure to present copy at time of Re-inspection. Operator was instructed to cease sales of raw shrimp until parasite destruction form can be verified. Follow up is required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Observed old food debris inside container storing raw meat in two door prep-refrigeration unit at cook line. Observed old food debris in container storing taco shells in shelving unit of rear kitchen area. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all containers in between use. Operator proceeded to replace containers with new clean containers. Ensure to adequately clean and sanitize all food containers between use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed date marked on TCS (Time/temperature for safety) food items stored in walk-in refrigeration unit to reflect dates : 3/1/25 and 3/2/25 these food items were found to exceed the maximum 7 days and operator was instructed to discard. Operator proceeded to discard cooked chicken with dates past the 7days. Discussed with operator, to have observed other TCS cooked food items missing dates on containers. Per operator, food items had been made less than 24hours ago. Operator was instructed to provide adequate date labels for all TCS food items that will be held for longer than 24hours. Ensure to count day of preparation as Day 1. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing thermometers for refrigeration units in food establishment. Ensure to provide thermometers at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector's notes
Observed built up of food debris and black stains in floors, walls and ceilings throughout kitchen areas including walk-in refrigeration unit and mop sink. Observed damaged/ broken tiles in floor of walk-in refrigeration unit ensure to repair/ replace. Discussed with operator to deeps clean and sanitize all areas and maintain as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Nov 7, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.DIscussed with PIC pest control schedule. Recent pest control conducted 10/25/24 and next one scheduled for 11/22/24.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice machine in rear with pink organic matter on inside panel. Discussed with PIC to have machine washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Sep 3, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with Person in charge that establishment is getting treatment for pest control every two weeks. Advised repairing holes and leaks to avoid further problems of pests.
Inspector's notes
Observed flour used to make tortillas with a live roach inside of flour. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
Inspector's notes
Observed condensation pipe from fridge unit dripping on floor. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. 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 small holes and cracks in walls and ceilings. 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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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Apr 23, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report printed.Please ensure food contact surfaces of equipment are kept clean to sight and touch even while the equipment is being repaired. No outdoor cooking was observed during the inspection.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jose Belmares
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Cold water handle at only restroom for employee use was observed in disrepair. Please ensure all plumbing fixtures and system are maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 4, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.Report emailed to PIC.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)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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Iris Dominguez
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. >>> Observed build up of black organic matter on interior of ice machine by 3-compartment sink. Ice machines must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Clean 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 →