PlateScore

Dulceria La Bonita Wholesale

B

1232 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-45236

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

96
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 10, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 28, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 28, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hand washing station next to the mob sink that had multiple utensils/plastic containers inside the basin. Per PIC, they probably belonged to other employees. PIC removed all unnecessary items at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

2025

Aug 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

observed back entry doors have a gap to floor concrete/ per manager awaiting a new door sweep. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Mar 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the walk-in cooler, packages of raw bacon placed atop cremers and dairy . discussed placing raw bacons in a designated lower shelf. manager relocated bacon. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

2024

Jul 31, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

observed at the employee hand washing basin, paper towel dispenser was empty. spoke to manager on duty. refilled by manager at the time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

observed the only trash can in the employee hand washing basin restroom, missing a cover. spoke to manager. manager will order a new covered trash can.

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

Feb 28, 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.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.report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Jose-staff on duty

2023

Sep 27, 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.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.report emailed.Signer: Diana-facility manager on duty,Award: A

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →