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Restaurante Cancun

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4440 S 19th Ave, Phoenix 85041

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-41979

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Jul 31, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 8, 2023 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 8, 2024 — Routine — score 88 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Mar 10, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 5, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 27, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 27, 2026Routine3 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 4th consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed weather stripping missing on front door and backdoor leaving gaps and exposing to outdoors. Discussed with PIC that required to protect outer openings to prevent pests from entering facility.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed areas of floor in kitchen by entrance and grill where paint is peeling and exposing concrete floor. Discussed with PIC that physical facility, floor and walls required to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed 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. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed dirt buildup on front and back doors. Discussed with PIC that required to physical facility, including floors, walls and doors require to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.

Apr 22, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Main walk-in cooler reading 48F, contains no TCS foods. All prepared food had been transported to other reach-in refrigerators and refrigerator repair technician is scheduled to come today to repair it.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3rd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee with no hair restraint. Discussed with PIC that employees require to restrain hair while preparing and serving food.

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2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Predefined Comment: Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, or other effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 10, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Sep 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jun 5, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 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. 2nd consecutive occurrence

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

Inspector's notes

Observed offering ceviche prepared raw with lemon on menu and no consumer advisory. Discussed with PIC that required to have a consumer advisory when offering raw or half cooked foods on menu. PIC stated that moving forward will cook shrimp to 145F prior to assembling ceviche and hamburgers are cooked well-done.

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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Mar 10, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present at all hours of operations and at time of 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 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.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed female restrooms with no covered waste receptacles. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacles are required in unisex/female restrooms.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Oct 8, 2024Routine2 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper thawing methods

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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.

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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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand soap at only hand sink in kitchen Discussed with PIC that hand washing sinks must be maintained stocked at all times and used for hand washing only. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed various containers of cooked beef, in walk-in cooler, with no dates, per PIC all items were made or taken out from freezer two days prior. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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). 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed grill stored outside not in use at time of inspection, establishment is not approved for outdoor cooking. Please remove grill from premises. *Third Consecutive Violation* Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Jul 24, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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.

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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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed carne asada in a deep container covered, with internal temperatures ranging from 46-70*F. Per PIC meat was cooked day before and left in walk-in to cool. Discussed with PIC proper cooling methods; Placing food in shallow pans and left un covered. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed grill stored outside not in use at time of inspection, establishment is not approved for outdoor cooking. Please remove grill from premises. *Second Consecutive Violation* Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter

Apr 16, 2024Routine2 coreA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC to apply for remodel to cook outdoors, Until approved grill must be kept off premises. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was printed El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Isabel

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing ---Observed raw meat in still standing water to thaw out, Discussed proper thawing methods with PIC, Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41*F or less; or Completely submerged under running water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter ---Observed grill stored outside not in use at time of inspection, establishment is not approved for outdoor cooking. Please remove grill from premises. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods ---Observed silicon missing at hand sink next to grill, please repair and ensure sink is proper sealed to wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 8, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.***3rd Consecutive Violation***Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 50,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Isabel P.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. >>> Observed large flat pans of menudo prepared by the establishment with a prep date of 11/25/2023, and cooked chicharrones with a prep date of 11/31/2023. Both food items were embargoed at the time of inspection. Discussed date marking procedures with the PIC. All RTE/TCS foods must be date marked after 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1), P: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe >>> Observed to-go plastic bags being used to store raw meat in the walk-in cooler. PIC willingly discarded the meat at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of storing food in proper food grade containers to prevent the migration of deleterious substances. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jul 31, 2023Routine1 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerSpanish liaison contacted via phone for translationreport emailedEl Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzara a mandar las tarjetas de permiso(s) y las facturas del permiso(s) a través de correo electrónico en los siguientes meses. Necesitamos verificar que tenemos el correo electrónico actual y preciso en el sistema para asegurarnos que usted reciba su copia de la tarjeta de permiso(s) y facturas al renovar. Si no estás seguro si tenemos el correo electrónico actual y correcto, usted puede: • Contactar a su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico escrito en el ultimo reporte de su inspección para revisar, o • Contactar el Departamento directamente usando los siguientes correos electrónicos, dependiendo en la categoría de su instalación, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones de restaurantes de servicio completo) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (Instalaciones tales como supermercados y mercados minoristas de alimentos) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (Comida móvil/Eventos especiales/Revisión del plan) Nota: Si usted necesita actualizar su correo electrónico y/u otra información del contacto, por favor envié un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación, https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 o llame al 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Isobel Pendoza

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing ---A container with packages of raw shrimp and a container filled with packages of raw beef were sitting out at room temperature thawing. Person in charge moved both items to walk-in cooler. Thawing of food shall be performed in refrigeration or under a steady stream of cool water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →