La Carreta de Lily
A°7611 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85033
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32549
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Mar 10, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Person in charge acquired sanitizer testing strips. Verified during re-inspection.
Mar 5, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed operation of a handwashing sink and storage of personal food in the reach-in refrigerator.
Inspector's notes
Observed numerous hairs and other black and brown debris in the ice that is used for raspado drinks. It was observed that the container of ice was not covered at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge to keep the lid on the ice to keep debris out of the ice. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection (see embargo form). 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 some containers of pineapple aguas frescas and tamarind aguas frescas that were cold holding in a prep unit according to the person in charge. The internal temperature of the aguas frescas as measured using a probe thermometer ranged from 48°F - 49°F. According to the person in charge, it was unclear how long the aguas frescas had been out of temperature and they were discarded at time of inspection (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge to keep lid closed on prep unit. It was observed that the lid was open at time of inspection. 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 no testing strips available at time of inspection. Inspector used personal testing strips to verify sanitizer concentration. Discussed with person in charge to acquire testing strips prior to re-inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days or no later than March 12th, 2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
2025
Jul 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 accumulation of dirt and organic matter in the back of establishment underneath the shelves. 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. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Fix handle on one of refrigerator doors
2024
Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 25, 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.Report emailedOn 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 formAward: A,Signer: Justa E Nunez
2023
Oct 30, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. 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: B,Signer: Perla Nunez
Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination --Front hand wash sink directly next to the prep refrigerator does not have a splash guard installed. PIC will notify the owner to have one installed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A), P: Characteristics-Multiuse; Safe --Establishment used a non-food grade container to transfer ice within the establishment. Person in charge will have this container removed and replaced with one that is food grade. Reviewed food contact surface characteristics with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →