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Sonora Mexican Food

A

4333 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85031

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32838

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 48 (2 priority, 4 foundation, 2 core)Sep 28, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 8, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Apr 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 4, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Oct 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 18, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-501.19

Customer Restroom (male and female) are not self-closing. Discussed repairing old closures or providing new by next routine inspection. 6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors

Mar 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 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, 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) 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: A,Signer: G. Lupe

2023

Dec 8, 2023Routine3 coreA

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.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite*Discussed/reviewed storage of personal drinks & items*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,Signer: Claudia Padilla

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.---During inspection in storage racks of reach in refrigerator observed an enclosed boxes of raw shell eggs stored above an enclosed containers of potatoes. Upon request the enclosed box of raw shell eggs was placed in the storage rack below the enclosed containers of potatoes. Please ensure to follow proper food separation to prevent cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing--During inspection observed the handwashing station near the cook-line to be hanging off the wall and be partially sloped. In a second instance observed the caulking of the food prep sink to be partially broken. Per the person the handwashing washing sink will be re-enforced/re-caulked onto the wall. Please ensure equipment is properly fixed, spaced and all sealed lining are well maintained, smooth and easily. Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment-During inspection observed the green stainless steel shelving near the 3-compartment sink to be in disrepair/partially hanging. In a second instance observed the wooden shelve of the dry storage area to also be in disrepair/partially hanging. Per the person in charge the shelving will be repaired/replaced. Per the person in charge they will be repaired/replaced. Please ensure to maintain equipment in good repair at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils---During inspection observed the sides of the grill & fryer in the cookline to contain accumulation of food debris/residue. The person in charge stated they would clean the equipment. Ensure all equipment, food contact surfaces, and non-food contact surfaces are cleaned and maintained clean at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Sep 28, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and confirmed received.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Claudia Padilla

Sep 27, 2023Routine2 priority4 foundation2 coreD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, and 4 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Inspected with R.S. #1119No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Claudia Padilla

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination >>observed foam cups and food container on the floor of the lobby. Please ensure that all food containers/cups are stored at least 6 inches off the ground to avoid any possible contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence >>Observed many live flies throughout the kitchen and lobby of the establishment. Person in charge states that pest control has been advised of the issue and has been coming in at least once a month. Establishment shall be free of flies in order to eliminate any possible contamination. Inspector will return within 10 days to see if the flies have been eliminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 household bleach being used as sanitizer for 3 comp sink Chlorine test strips were not reading 50 PPM. Establishment shall use a sanitizer that is food equipment safe and proper for sanitation. Staff states that they will get the correct chlorine sanitizer today. Inspector will return within 24 hours to verify. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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. >>Observed walk-in refrigerator 2 containers of pozole broth dated 9/18 and a container of pozole meat with date mark 9/18. Both items were past 7 day discard date. PIC discarded items and will ensure that all TCS foods are discarded or used within 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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. >>Observed menu board did not have an asterisk on the "cheeseburger/burger", "eggs cooked your way", and "huevos rancheros". Please ensure that these menu items have the asterisk on them as a precaution to the consumer that consuming these foods can possibly cause a foodborne illness. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-204.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals >>Observed a gallon of household bleach that is not approved for chlorine sanitizer of food equipment. Person in charge states that they will get the correct chlorine sanitizer today. Priority Foundation-7-207.11 (A), Pf: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Unnecessary medicines >>Observed a bottle of vitamins above the food prep table. Discussed with staff that personal items should not be kept in the kitchen or food areas to avoid possible cross contamination. Staff removed the vitamins. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.115

Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures >>Observed excess amount of cardboard boxes and refuse at the trash dumpster, also dumpster lid was open. Observed unused food equipment on patio. Person in charge states that trash is picked up on Thursdays. Please ensure that the establishment is free and clear of litter and refuse to avoid possible pests and rodents. 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 →