PlateScore

Lydia's La Canasta Restaurant

A

2023 W Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg 85390

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38931

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

99
Excellent

Wickenburg restaurant avg: 99

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 22, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jul 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 13, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed providing socket covers at exposed electrical sockets and repairing flooring where degraded with the manager.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection there were no staff with a Food Protection Manager Certification on site. The establishment shall have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during all operating hours to reduce foodborne illness risk factors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *Provided link to ANSI accredited providers via email. **2nd consecutive violation

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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

Feb 22, 2026Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed/reviewed requirements for the following topics with the owner: 1) date-marking 2) removing dead insects from the premises 3) cleaning the ice machine.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection, there was not a Certified Food Protection Manager on site. The establishment shall have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during all operating hours. Provided link to accredited providers via email. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple pieces of equipment intended to be fixed to the wall including hand sinks and prep sinks beginning to separate from the wall. The establishment shall provide a new application of caulking to any pieces of equipment at the equipment/wall juncture where needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-202.14

Inspector's notes

Observed the employee restroom located at the back of the restaurant without a self-closing mechanism installed. The restroom door opens directly into the room used for storing food and washing dishes. The establishment shall ensure the employee restroom door self-closes to reduce potential contamination of the kitchen area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed

2025

Oct 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking.

2024

Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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: Lydia Abril

2023

Nov 21, 2023RoutinecleanA

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: Lydia Abril

Aug 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection 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, 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Lydia Abril

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →