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La Carreta de Lily

A

3326 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85015

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-31234

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Sep 13, 2023 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 11, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 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 history8 on record

2026

Jul 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper reheating for hot holding procedures.

Feb 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jan 28, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of dairy butter, cooked corn, and packaged cheese with internal temperatures between 43-46F in the reach in cooler by the 3comp sink. The person in charge stated the food items had been placed in the reach in cooler for cold holding less than 4 hours ago.

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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed reach in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 47F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed open wall structure with exposed framing and plumbing behind the toilet in the employee toilet room. Observed sections of unsealed pitted concrete flooring by the mop sink, 3 comp sink, and other areas of establishment.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Jun 11, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: 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. Certification at establishment was expired. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Please have an updated CFPM available by next routine inspection. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels available at front sink and back sink at time of inspection. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no soap at front sink and back sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple containers of cut fruit including watermelon and melon in the front sliding door fridge with no date mark. PIC states items were prepared on Monday, 2 days before inspection. Explained to PIC that 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). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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 TCS horchata mix containing dairy product in back 2-door reach in with date mark of 5/30. PIC confirmed the date written on container was correct. Explained to PIC that 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice cream scoops and other utensils stored in a container of ambient temperature water. Water was temping at 70*F at time of inspection. Explained to PIC 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

Feb 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed by the back door and in the mop room with damaged drywall. 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. 6-201.16 - Core: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

2024

Oct 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Current food manager certificate is expired. Obtain up to date food manager certificate and maintain onsite. 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

May 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

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. Emailed report. 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, orContact the Department using the email addresses below, Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: ANa Giron

2023

Sep 13, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency for in-use utensils with person in charge.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 1,Signer: Patricia Martinez

#11 — Food Obtained from Approved SourcePriority3-201.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-201.11 (A-B), P: Compliance with Food Law; Approved Source. 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. Observed packaged mango chili and chamoy candy labeled "pica yumyum" for retail sale by register. Candy producer is not registered with having a food permit with Maricopa County. Person in charge voluntarily discarded candy. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed ice cream scoops being stored in container of water measuring at 70*F. Dipper well for ice cream is out of operation. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that ice cream scoops must stored in water must have water temperature of 135*F and above, or in working dipper well. Also explained to PIC that scoops can be stored in dry container and must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. PIC moved ice cream scoops to 3-comp sink to be cleaned. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed dipper well faucet in disrepair. Faucet is not dispensing water. Please have repaired by 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 →