La Sonorense
A3836 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-42159
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Apr 17, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two cracks in the walls of the production area. The first crack in the wall was located near the boxing area for the flour tortillas; the second was located near cookline of the corn tortillas. Per the person in charge the specified areas will be repaired. Pleas ensure to maintain the physical facility in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
During inspection observed cove bases to be falling apart throughout the walls located in the production area. Per person in charge the cove base will be provided in the walls located in the production area. Ensure to provide cove base in the walls to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 18, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings-Cleanability--During inspection, observed some ceiling panels have tape (used to patch area) slightly hanging from the ceiling. The person in charge stated the specified area will be covered, and sealed/patched. Please ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
May 21, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite*The handwashing station was repaired by person in charge*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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Manuel A Pasillas
May 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
A phone meeting was conducted with the person in charge. At the moment, they are still working on having a plumber fix the handwashing station. Additional time was requested for the pending re-inspection. The facility has also momentarily updated their house of operation (9:00pm to 6:00am)Follow-up will be conducted on 5/21/24.
May 8, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit; facility not operational/accessible.
May 7, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit; facility not operational/accessible.
Apr 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email & printout; confirmed delivery onsiteThe 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.Signer: Manuel A. Pasillas,Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.---During inspection observed the handwashing sink located in the flour production area to not be operational. Per the person in charge the handwashing station will be repaired to ensure it can dispense hot & cold water for handwashing. Please ensure to maintain handwashing stations readily accessible and fully operational at all times. A re-inspection for this violation will occur in 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System---During inspection observed a y-valve connected onto the mop sink downstream (with shut off valves) of the Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB). The y-valve will be removed by the person in charge. Please do not place y-valves or side-kicks downstream of an AVB & ensure plumbing is designed, constructed and installed to law. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed---During inspection observed cove base to be missing from the walls located near the dry storage area. Per person in charge the cove base will be provided in the walls specified. Ensure to provide cove base in the walls to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. 2nd consecutive violation. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods--During inspection observed small breaks and gaps in the wall located between the production and distribution area. Also observed 3 to 4 ceiling panels near the air ducts to be partially in disrepair/slightly broken. Person in charge will repair small holes in wall & repair the ceiling panels specified. Please ensure to maintain physical facility in good repair at all times. 3rd consecutive violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
2023
Oct 10, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, the violations has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite*The hot water handle of the handwashing sink in the production area has been fixed and is now fully operational; all handwashing stations are fully operational*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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Manuel Pasillas
Sep 28, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via printout; confirmed delivery onsite*Discussed/reviewed air gap requirements for drains & condensation lines*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: B,Signer: Teresa M.
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.---During inspection observed the hot water handle in one of the sinks located in the production line to not be operational. Person in charge will repair the hot water handle for the specified handwashing station. Please ensure to maintain handwashing stations readily accessible and fully operational at all times. A re-inspection for this violation will occur in 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment---During inspection observed the handles (hot & cold water) of the mop sink to leak when used & the handle of the cold water in the 3-compartment sink to leak during usage. Person in charge stated the specified handles would be repaired to prevent leaks. Please ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System---During inspection observed a y-valve connected onto the mop sink downstream (with shut off valves) of the Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB). The y-valve will be removed by the person in charge. Please do not place y-valves or side-kicks downstream of an AVB & ensure plumbing is designed, constructed and installed to law. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed---During inspection observed cove bases to be missing from the walls located near the flour production area. Per person in charge the cove base will be provided in the walls specified. Ensure to provide cove base in the walls to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. 1st consecutive violation. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods--During inspection observed small holes in the wall located between the production and distribution area. Also observed 3 to 4 ceiling panels near the air ducts to be partially in disrepair/slightly broken. Person in charge will repair small holes in wall & repair the ceiling panels specified. Please ensure to maintain physical facility in good repair at all times. 2nd consecutive violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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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 →