Marisa's Mexican Seafood Cocina
A4211 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix 85019
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-42196
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 24, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Light bulbs burned out in walking refrigerator and back storage areas. Replace burned out light bulbs. One ventilation hood filter missing. Replace missing ventilation hood filter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Mar 24, 2026Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pest monitoring.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from drainpipe of handwash sink next to 3-compartment sink. All plumbing shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Establishment shall repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dust/food debris along floor of kitchen area underneath cookline equipment and storage racks. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed limiting pest attractants with person in charge (PIC). PIC instructed food employee to clean areas with dust/food debris at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed insufficient lighting inside establishment walk-in cooler. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
2025
Nov 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed test strip usage.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dust/food debris along floor of kitchen area underneath cookline equipment and storage racks. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jun 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 17, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for: --Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored;--In-use utensils; properly stored (i.e. - ice scoop)--Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destruction (i.e. - keep for a minimum of 90 days)
Inspector's notes
Door handles of food equipment have build-up of residues.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed molcajete bowls in freezer of the establishment being stored and not in use. Only approved, properly constructed, food contact equipment is to be in operation. Do not use molcajete bowls for food production and/or serving. PIC removed bowls from food preparation area at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
2024
Dec 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 24, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations (Pf 4-301.11) due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 12, 2024Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reinspection scheduled for 8/26/24. Discussed policies and procedures including:-Hand washing accommodations.- Labeling containers filled with chemicals.- Unnecessary equipment.-Shell stock tag label information.*SHELLSTOCK TAG REQUIREMENTS*-Shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the Shellstock are received until the container is empty- The date when the last Shellstock from container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label- Maintain and retain tags for 90 calendar days from date recorded on tag or label using an approved record keeping system that keeps records in a chronological order- Ensure Shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with Shellstock from another container with different certification numbers, different harvest dates, or different growing areas.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep unit in back of establishment with an internal ambient temperature of 50F. All TCS food was within temperature during time of inspection. All food was placed in the walk in refrigerator to maintain cold holding temperature. Establishment shall stop using unit and store TCS food in the walk in refrigeration unit until unit is repaired or replaced. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
May 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures including: date marking, and hand washing sink accessibility with establishment. No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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, 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: Marisas Sesmas
2023
Nov 9, 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.A copy of this report will be emailed.Discussed proper separation and storage of food items with employee, Lorena. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Marisa Sesmas
Aug 22, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Lorena C.Inspection report emailed.Discussed parasite destruction and date marking.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call602-506-6824.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lorena Contreras
Priority Foundation-3-203.12, Pf: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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. Establishment did not have shell stock tags for the last 90 days. PIC stated that they may have accidently been discarded last night during cleaning. Current shell stock has a tag in the container with the oysters. Reviewed proper procedures with the PIC about writing the date the last oyster was sold/consumed on the tag and keep the tag on hand for the next 90 days. PIC will review procedures with the team in regards to proper keeping of shell stock tags. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →