La Canasta Capitolio
A1733 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85007
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64320
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.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 29, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed old food debris and grease in floors, walls and ceilings of the cook line, rear warewashing areas including dry storage room and containers. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all floors, walls and ceilings, including hard to reach areas under and behind equipment, maintain as necessary. Ensure to replace any missing tiles and seal all flooring areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed tankless water heater system. Per operator, water heaters were switched from tank to tankless approximately 3 years ago. Contacted supervisor at time of inspection and verified a remodel application is required to verify new tankless water heater system. Ensure to submit a remodel application via the Permit center link.Discussed with operator date marking for Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items at time of inspection. Discussed to regularly maintain detail cleaning for floor, walls and ceilings in establishment. Counted 9 sinks at time of inspection. Follow-up will be required.
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator date marking system of Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items in freezer unit.
Inspector's notes
Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive. Observed old food debris and grease in hard to reach areas of facility including: microwaves, ceiling fans, behind hot holding unit, behind cook line and floors of kitchen areas. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize, maintain as necessary to provide clean surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 19, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator adequate date marking for Temperature/ Time control for safety (TCS) food items that are kept frozen not to exceed the 7day maximum. Discussed with operator details of Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) procedures.Enchiladas are to be cooked and served within 4 hours from time it was removed from temperature control. Written procedures have to be prepared in advance of utilizing this methodIf utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control:-The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control.Food on TPHC shall de discarded after 4hours.
Inspector's notes
Ensure to properly label all bulk food containers with common name of food item. Foods shall be readily identifiable on sight. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food residue, grease or other matter grease at equipment in cook line including shelving, handles and wheels. Ensure to maintain clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas, floors/walls have a buildup of food residue, grease or other matter. Excessive grease observed at filters under exhaust hood. Operator agreed to increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed deep cleaning for filters under exhaust hood and overall kitchen areas to be conducted on a routine basis.
2024
Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed reorganizing cooling food in walk-in to better facilitate temperature control
May 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Freddie Mendoza
Feb 8, 2024Routine3 coreA
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.Discussed following policy and procedures with facility:-Hot holding-Proper concentration of sanitizer for ware washing machine.-Catering provisions and months of operation.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: Freddie W
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed black residue along inside of ice machine and deflector when wiped with alcohol swab. Ensure all food contact surfaces are maintained at a frequency to prevent accumulation of debris to prevent contamination with food contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed black encrusted debris and burnt food residue on gas stove tops. Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency to preclude contamination from environment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed food debris and dark residue along several food prep units and on top and handles of ware washing equipment. Ensure facility are cleaned at a relative frequency to prevent accumulation on surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed hand cleanser availability with PIC.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Rhapsody Canepa
This address holds 2 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →