Salsitas Mexican Food
B10328 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85037
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66604
Score based on 10 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 history10 on record
2026
Jun 22, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In walk-in cooler a 5-gallon buckets of whole cooked beans measured an internal temperature ranging from 54-67'F. Per employee beans had been cooked overnight. As beans had not cooled within proper time frame they were embargoed. Discussed with person in charge proper cooling methods that can be used to ensure that food cools properly. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.
Inspector's notes
Hot water handle at handwashing sink in main area of kitchen does not work. Repair so that hot water is available at handwashing sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Mar 23, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thawing procedures.
Inspector's notes
In ice machine scoop was being stored directly on top of ice with handle in contact with ice. Brought to attention of person in charge to remove scoop and store elsewhere. When between use, utensils shall be stored in a manner that minimizes risk of contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Oct 28, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.__________________Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e.- on site during operating hours);--Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use (i.e. - employee drink cup without a lid or straw to prevent contamination of hands);--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - dry storage area)
Inspector's notes
White ice deflector inside ice maker has residue buildup.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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. Predefined Comment: Clean all food-contact surfaces to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Frozen novelty treats found in chest freezer found thawed at time of inspection due to unplugged unit. Frozen foods must remain frozen. Per food employee, items will be discarded. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.11 - Core: Frozen Food
Inspector's notes
Bottom door seal gasket of True 2-door refrigeration unit at counter is showing signs of disrepair; pans that have a perfluorocarbon resin coating (i.e.-nonstick coating) showing signs of disrepair.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jul 30, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - prevent contamination of food contact surfaces)
Inspector's notes
Container of raw, shelled eggs found on shelf stored above RTE foods in walk-in cooler. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Knife found between uses stored between refrigeration equipment at front counter. Properly store food equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated. PIC removed knife for cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Interior of freezer in dry storage area has buildup 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. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - salad bar)
Inspector's notes
Residue buildup found on interior surfaces of ice maker (i.e. - ice deflector and surfaces adjacent ice chute.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean interior surfaces at a frequency to prevent buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Dec 4, 2024Routine1 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 (i.e. - bug spray)
Inspector's notes
Food preparation refrigeration unit across from front counter grill showing ambient air temperature of 43*F. Food equipment used for cold holding of TCS foods must maintain foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below (i.e. - Everest and "salsa bar").
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Sep 4, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records
Inspector's notes
Containers of food at the self-serve salsa bar (i.e. - red salsa, green salsa, pico de gallo, etc....) found at internal temperatures of 47*F - 51*F.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Per PIC, foods placed at salsa bar been in station for less than two hours. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Per employee, physical change to the establishment (i.e.-adding grill with ventilation hood and fire suppression system) is to take place in near future. Contact The Plan Review & Construction Program of Maricopa County Environmental Services Department at 602-506-6824 for the submittal process to assure if any permits and/or submission of plans/equipment list are required. Equipment must be approved prior to use. https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 (Web Form) email: esplanreview@maricopa.govReviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e. - salsa bar)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Yesenia Suntoyo
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Leaf blower found in dry storage area. Remove unnecessary equipment not related to food storage/food preparation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & disposition (i.e. - thawed items)--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e. - salsa bar)--Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used (i.e. - hand soap dispenser in food preparation/ware washing area)--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & AccessibleProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Date Marking"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."--Inspection report translated at time of inspection via phone with RS 689-Spanish Liaison who can be reached at 602.526.6123.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Yesenia Santayo
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Box of shelled eggs found stored above RTE foods (i.e. - tamales) in walk-in cooler. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection. Properly store raw animal foods in a manner to prevent possible overhead contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Ice scoop found with handle touching ice in ice machine. Store ice scoop in a manner to prevent potential contamination of food. ---------- Ice scoop was repositioned within unit so that handle no longer potentially contaminated ice. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 17, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Monitor chemical solution concentration (i.e.- Chlorine sanitizer solution at 50 ppm minimum to 100 ppm maximum)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."--Inspection translation provided by RS 1380No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Signer: Yesenia Santoyo,Award: Not Participating
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Beans out at self service station at an internal temperature of 100*F. Hot holding of TCS foods must be at 135*F or above. Per food employee, beans out at station less than two hours. --------- Beans returned to kitchen for rapid reheating at time of inspection. Monitor internal temperatures of foods at a frequency to assure that internal temperatures of foods are at 135*F or above for proper hot holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Containers of items at salsa bar (i.e.- mild, medium, hot, very hot, and green salsas, guacamole, shredded cabbage, and cut vegetables) at internal temperatures of 49*F-58*F. Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at 41*F or below. Per food employee, containers of toppings where placed in unit less than two hours. Containers at salsa bar were voluntarily discarded and replaced with new toppings at time of inspection. Monitor internal temperatures of foods at a frequency to assure that internal temperatures of foods are at 41*F or below for proper cold holding. PIC will contact owner to have technician check unit. 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 →