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Loretos Mexican Food

A

9206 S Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11682

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Guadalupe restaurant avg: 96

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1000602023202420252026Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 13, 2024 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 29, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

May 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 29, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

The tea nozzle had a buildup of organic residue. The owner then properly washed the tea nozzle. Maintain clean at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The hot water faucet at the front handwashing sink was working intermittently. The owner then replaced the internal seal and fixed it. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jun 17, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

A box of lids was stored directly on the floor in the storage room. The owner then put the box on the shelf. Do not store food-related items directly on the floor. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

Mar 19, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC when food is stored it shall be covered with lids, food safe bags or plastic wrap to prevent contamination.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed in the grab and go refrigerator next to the ordering window, tres leches, pudding and strawberry crunch pastry with dairy prepared in-house without an address or phone number of the facility. Discussed with PIC all packaged food labels must include the following items: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English. Corrective Action: Corrected prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-502.13

Inspector's notes

Observed large container of salsa with a worn label stating sour cream. Discussed with PIC single-use food containers are intended for single-use and are not designed to be re-used for storage of food. 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

2024

Sep 13, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee use gloved hands to move the plastic curtains to go from the back of the facility to the front. The employee immediately took a hot tortilla off the flat top grill without washing hands and changing gloves before touching the ready to eat food. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed tres leches pastry with dairy prepared in-house without proper labeling. Discussed with PIC. All packaged food labels must include the following items: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English. PIC removed the tres leches from sale and labeled at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed dark black dust accumulation on the ceiling air vents above the prep tables in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC to clean air vents at a frequency often enough to avoid accumulation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jul 10, 2024Routine2 coreA

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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the following pastries with dairy prepared in-house without proper labeling: churro cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, tres leches cheesecake, strawberry crunch cake. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

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

Inspector's notes

Observed several knives stored in between the wells of the upper compartment of the prep tables on the cookline. 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

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection completed with RS# 689Of Note: Discussed with PIC to keep the cans of Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) products like tomato cold the previous night before making the salsa in order to complete proper cooling from ambient temperature to 41*F within 4 hours. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Arturo Martinez

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions >>>Observed heavy accumulation of dust and dirt on the ceiling tiles and air vents. Per PIC the ceiling tiles will be replaced and the air vents will be cleaned. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 13, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper chemical storage 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: Arturo Martinez

Sep 18, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months.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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: David M.

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 →