Mariscos Sinaloa
A3135 S 48th St, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11196
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 16, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed thawed salmon fillets in manufacturer's reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in a reach-in refrigerator. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Person in charge (PIC) removed salmon fillets from packaging during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Mar 6, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: observed numerous packages of ground beef in vacuum-sealed bags in walk-in freezer. Per person in charge (PIC), ground beef is not on the menu and is only used for staff food. Time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods may only be stored in reduced-oxygen packaging up for up to 48 hours prior to removing and cooking or discarding the item. Provided ROP resources via e-mail. Also of note: discussed molcajete usage. At this time, porous basalt molcajetes observed on metal storage shelves are not used as a direct food contact surface and food items are placed into a metal bowl nestled inside the molcajete for service.
Inspector's notes
Observed thawed salmon fillets in manufacturer's reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in a reach-in refrigerator. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed a sprayer nozzle hose attachment hooked up to a hose bib, with no atmospheric vacuum breaker, beneath a hand sink in the food prep area with the sprayer nozzle placed inside a bucket along with a large section of the hose itself. PIC removed hose from the hose bib at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of keeping hose removed from a discharge basin to prevent a cross-connection between potable and non-potable water sources. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
2025
Aug 5, 2025Routine4 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteD°
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Of Note: Observed establishment remodeling the kitchen space by expanding into the adjoining suite, adding an ice machine and coolers at time of inspection. Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Inspector's notes
Observed shucked oyster shells from three different batches, with three shellstock tags present for identification located in the same bucket. Also observed another bucket of oyster meat carrying three different shellstock tags being stored together in cold water. Per PIC, they pre-shuck the oysters and assemble per order, with no means of identifying which of the 3 batches the oysters and shells correspond to. Discussed proper storage and identification practices for shellstock with PIC. Shellstock from containers may not be commingled. Commingled shellstock was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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 raw marinated skirt steak being stored directly atop RTE sauces in the lower shelf of the small prep table on the cook line. Also observed raw bacon wrapped peppers stored directly atop cooked octopus in the walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage with PIC. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed large metal mixing wands being stored as clean on a hook on the exterior wall of the cook line with dried food debris on the food-contact surfaces at time of inspection. Per PIC, the wands were last cleaned the night previous to inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. 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 a box of sodium sulphite stored on a shelf above the food prep area. Per PIC, they sprinkle the food additive on fresh guacamole to maintain freshness. Discussed proper use of food additives with PIC. Sulphites are not approved for use without prior approval from Maricopa County. PIC willingly discarded sodium sulphite at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.14 - Priority: Protection from Unapproved Additives. 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 3 boxes worth of shucked oyster shells being stored in an old 5 gallon hand soap container. Discussed proper food storage with PIC. A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials may not be used to store, transport, or dispense food. Prior to next routine inspection provide safe, multi-use containers to store food. PIC willingly discarded shucked oyster shells at time of inspection, (See Violation #14). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-203.11 - Priority: Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions
Inspector's notes
Observed a sprayer nozzle hose attachment hooked up to a hose bib, with no atmospheric vacuum breaker, beneath a hand sink in the food prep area with the sprayer nozzle placed inside the basin of the 2-comp prep sink. PIC removed hose from the hose bib at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of keeping hose removed from a discharge basin to prevent a cross-connection between potable and non-potable water sources. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
May 29, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 12, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Reviewed oyster process with PIC. Shellstock tags should be kept with product until sold and the date of final sale should be indicated on the tags. Tags should be kept in chronological order for 90 days. Discussed pre-shucking of oysters. Batches of oysters cannot be mixed and storage container should be made of approved multi-use materials. After shucking of oysters, new pan should be provided for oysters.2. Discussed chemical storage and chemical labeling requirements.3. Discussed discontinuing use of duct-taped food contact surfaces.4. Reviewed food storage to prevent cross contamination.5. Reviewed CFPM requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed peeler on shelf and large mixing wand on holder near wall stored clean with dried on food debris on food contact surfaces. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. 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 in walk-in cooler bags of cooked snail and cooked beef without date marking. Also observed in walk-in cooler cooked meat in plastic tubs with date marking of 2/1/25. Per PIC, items were removed from freezer 2 days prior and were not properly date marked. Also observed cooked shrimp broth with no date marking in walk-in cooler. Per PIC, item was cooked 2 days prior. Also observed pico de gallo labeled 2/3/25 but PIC stated actual prep date was 2/10/25. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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. 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. Addl Notes: Observed in walk-in cooler sauces prepared with heavy cream/cooked chipotle peppers with prep date of 2/4/25, opened tomato puree with opened date of 2/2/25, and salsas with prep date of 2/5/25. Also observed in prep table green cream-based sauce with prep date of 2/3/25. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen shrimp sitting on back cooler. Per PIC, the shrimp was placed there to thaw. PIC relocated to prep sink to thaw under cold running water. Also observed frozen fish in ROP packaging labeled "keep frozen" completely thawed in walk-in cooler. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2024
Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper use of hand sinks, and availability of drying provisions 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: 1,Signer: Jorge Gamez
Mar 6, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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 >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Discussed proper sanitizer concentrations with PIC.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: 0,Signer: Jorge Gamez
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 organic matter on soda nozzles near server station. PIC cleaned nozzles at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 14, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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: 1,Signer: Jorge Gamez
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing >>> Observed raw shrimp thawing in prep sink in standing water. PIC started running cold water from the sink over the shrimp at the time of inspection. Discussed proper thawing methods with the PIC. All frozen items being thawed must be thawed under refrigeration or under cold running water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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