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Paleterias y Neverias La Michoacana

B

4002 N 67th Ave, Phoenix 85033

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-69520

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 30, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)79
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 30, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of raw eggs inside of a reach-in refrigerator. Discussed handwashing procedure.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty. Discussed with person in charge to work towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed a large, deep (greater than 8 inches) pot of corn in a reach-in refrigerator that had been cooked and cooled the night prior according to the person in charge (PIC). The internal temperature of the corn as measured using a probe thermometer was around 74°F. According to the person in charge, the corn had been cooled in the same pot. Based on the cooling parameters of cooling food from 135°F to 70°F within the first 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41°F within the next 4 hours for a total cooling period not to exceed 6 hours, the corn did not cool within the allotted time and was embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge to cool cooked corn in ice baths or to place into wide, flat shallow metal pans at a depth of less than 4 inches, uncovered and placed on the top shelf in the reach-in refrigerator where the cold air is blowing directly onto the food to cool it faster. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed a bug lamp of the electrical shocking type which causes insects to scatter parts into the environment and surrounding areas around the lamp when electrified. Discussed with person in charge to consult with a licensed pest control specialist. Discussed with person in charge that if lamp devices are used in the establishment, to utilize the lamp type which uses sticky sheets in place of electrical shocks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

2025

May 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Aug 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 23, 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.Report emailedOn 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 formSigner: Araceli Cano,Award: A

2023

Dec 7, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was 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: Not Participating,Signer: Nallely Herrera

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

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. ---Observed various power tools in hand sink located in the back room, Per PIC they mostly use hand sink located up front. Discussed with PIC that all hand sinks must be accessible at all times and used for hand washing only. PIC removed tools at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers ---Observed spay bottle with cleaning solution and no label, Per PIC they refill Spray bottle from bulk container. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC corrected at time of inspection. 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 →