PlateScore

Carniceria La Tapatia

A

517 W Western Ave, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-62358

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

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

100
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 11, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.115

Inspector's notes

Observed dried and chipped black matter behind blue dumpster bin behind establishment. Discussed with person in charge the need to clean and clear area of compiling black matter to avoid potential food source for pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

Apr 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Veronica Baralas

2023

Oct 11, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Rosa Isela Ancira Castellan

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected --Observed a gap between the bottom of the back exit door and the floor. Discussed adding seal or door sweep to ensure there is no gap. Ensure outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →