Mi Pueblo Mexican Food
C°710 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix 85024
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38299
Score based on 9 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
May 28, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed male staff member attempt to wash hands in the mop sink. Instructed staff member to wash only at the hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where 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. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed same male staff member handle seasoned raw beef container and tongs with gloved hands. Gloves had visible soilage. Staff member wiped gloved hands off with a towel and continued to handle tortillas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed female staff member cutting red bell peppers from a produce box with the remaining peppers to have a significant amount of blue and white organic matter. Instructed to have staff member discard entire box. Staff member instead continued cutting trying to remove organic matter and salvage product. Any food that comes into contact with an adulterant must be discarded. Inspector instructed the entire case be thrown away immediately. 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. Predefined Comment: All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection.
Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 25, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food preparation in establishment without a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site. A 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 employee drinking cups on food prep table and over stored dry foods. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Mar 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A knives holder with clean knives is installed on top of mop sink. Items are not protected from waste water splash. Manage was advised to remove the knives holder and install it in proper location. Manager removed the item. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-401.11 - Core: Equipment, Clothes Washers and Dryers, and Storage Cabinets, Contamination Prevention-Location
Inspector's notes
Observed a cutting board stored inside mop sink. Mop sink is located near three compartments sink and manager stated equipment are being pre-washed in this sink. Advised manager to only use mop sink for discarding dirty water and no other purpose. Item was removed and washed rinsed and sanitized in three compartment sinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Aug 20, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events with PIC.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection.
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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 Predefined Comment: 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.
Mar 13, 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 and confirmed. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No proof of food manager certification available at time of inspection for manager on duty. Obtain the certificate and keep on site to fulfill requirement that a CFPM is always present during all hours of operation.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: A,Signer: GERALDO PERRONE
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
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 and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: A,Signer: GERARDO LOPEZ
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. Open tub of ready eat tortilla chips stored on stool next to employee hand wash sink near cashier without benefit of splash guard. Employee moved chips to appropriate shelf on service line. Discussed importance of protecting ready to eat foods stored next to hand wash sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring. Roach seen crawling up wall next to cook line. Establishment showed evidence of recent and regular pest control. Employee removed roach from cook line. Monitor for appropriate pest control as needed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →