Mariscos Phoenikera
A7611 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85033
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05151
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 2, 2026Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed dishes stored as clean and molcajete bowls.
Inspector's notes
Observed sealed bottles of pain medicine on top of the prep unit on the main cooking line. Discussed with person in charge to store personal pain medications along with other vitamins, etc. in a personal storage locker or bag or to otherwise keep those separate from foods, such as in a dedicated container labeled for personal medicines that is stored below all other foods in dry storage. The person in charge stored the medicines away from food at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector's notes
Observed numerous dishes that were stacked together at the clean dishes rack with water still inside of the nested dishes. The person in charge separated the wet dishes so they could finish air-drying. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of grease and food scraps in the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge to clean the kitchen on a more frequent basis to prevent the accumulation of grease and food in the kitchen. The person in charge will clean the kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 25, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash and thawing methods.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Please ensure that there is at least one person present during all hours of operation with a CFPM. Discussed with person in charge to work on acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises 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 some organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to clean the ice machine and to clean the ice machine in general on a more frequent basis to minimize the accumulation of organic matter inside the ice machine. The person in charge will have the ice machine cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a container of red salsa and a container of green avocado salsa at a cold holding salsa bar with internal temperatures as measured using a probe thermometer of 50°F and 64°F respectively. According to the person in charge, the salsas had been in the unit for less than 2 hours and were moved to a reach-in cooler to rapidly chill to 41°F. Discussed with person in charge to have a technician service the unit. In the meantime, discussed with person in charge to either set up an ice bath to keep the salsa's cold at the bar or to maintain them in refrigeration. 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. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a general accumulation of food scraps and other debris throughout the establishment. Also observed some grease and lint on the hood vents in the kitchen area, as well as grease on the walls and nearby floor. Discussed with person in charge to clean the establishment and to clean the kitchen hood and surrounding walls and floor. Also discussed cleaning floor drains. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Oct 29, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed broken floor tiles and handwashing sink handles decaying. Discussed with PIC that 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. Observed accumulation of dirt and organic matter throughout the facility. Discussed with PIC that the Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Jul 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking and handwashing sink faucet
Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Aug 20, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Apr 8, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report printedOn 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: Not Participating,Signer: Renee Chaveria
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Hand wash sink in the front area was found without a drying provision. PIC stocked paper towels at time of inspection. Discussed required supplies for hand washing sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°
OC re-inspection conducted with Christina R.Inspection report emailed to operator.All items from previous inspection have been corrected.Please ensure certified food manager is onsite while establishment is open.No county legal action will result from the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.
Oct 26, 2023Routine2 coreA°
OC inspection conducted with Fernanda G.Permit approved.Inspection report emailed to operator.Re-inspection scheduled for 11/16/23.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.No county legal action will result from the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Fernanda Guillea
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1. Reseal the backsplash of the 3-compartment sink and prep sink. 2. Repair the hole in the dry storage area. 3. Provide cleanout cover for cleanout under the 3-compartment sink. 4. Repair dry wall where damaged (backdoor area and entrance into cook line). 5. Push back cook line equipment 3-4 inches. 6. Clean facility as discussed. 7. Provide a copy of the certified food manager certificate. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained 1. Ensure the prep sink does not leak from faucet when turned off. 2. Provide drain stoppers for the 3-compartment sink. 3. Provide an air gap of 1-inch for the drain of the ice machine with the floor sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →