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Antojitos Ay Wey!

B°

7435 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85043

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74849

Score based on 9 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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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 14, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 29, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 2026 — Routine — score 77 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)77
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer at 3-comp sink, cooling methods, ice scoop for ice cream and handsink at the bar.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a handwashing sink next to the 3-compartment sink that is starting to become detached from the wall. Discussed with person in charge to recaulk the sink with silicone or caulking so that the sink is smooth and flush to the wall. The PIC will have the sink resealed. 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.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dishes that were stored as clean at the clean dishes rack according to the person in charge. Upon closer observation and separation of some of the dishes, visible food smears/residues were observed on several of the dishes stored as clean. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed a plastic lidded container of cooked pork carnitas inside of a reach-in refrigerator. The container of pork had a date mark from 6/27. According to the date mark on the container of food, the food should have been sold or discarded by the end of the day on 7/3. The container of pork was embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed a small trail of ants underneath a refrigerator unit across from the 3-compartment sink. The person in charge will seek out pest control services from a licensed pest control specialist for the ants. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed some food scraps and other debris throughout the back kitchen area, particularly around the 3-comp sink area. Discussed with person in charge to clean the establishment on a more frequent basis to prevent the accumulation of food debris in the kitchen. The person in charge will have the kitchen area cleaned. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 25, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed some pink organic material on ice machine guard. Reviewed cleaning frequency with person in charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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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.

2025

Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed establishment's procedures regarding TCS food storage. Establishment stores TCS cooked food itemsin food sealer bags after properly cooling items and uses 'seal only' function on food sealer. If 'vacuum' function is used then avariance will be needed.

Jul 24, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning schedule.

Apr 16, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with yellow liquid hanging on rack next to mop sink. Per manager, spray bottle is filled with a floor cleaner. Manager labeled bottle at time of inspection. Discussed labeling all working containers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed dust on vents and ceiling tiles above prep line in front prep area and in back kitchen area. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency with manager. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed use and storage of cooking utensils used for raw and cooked meat.

Apr 29, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Provided handout with changes to Food Code.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Ana G.Report printed and sent via email.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: Ana Gonzalez

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

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 pink organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Also observed black organic matter on soda nozzle gun at the bar area. Discussed cleaning procedures with person in charge (PIC). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. --Observed cooked rice and cooked pork in hot holding unit across from cook line with internal temperatures between 117-125°F. Per PIC, items were reheated about 1 hour prior. PIC reheated items to 165°F at time of inspection. Discussed regularly checking temperatures to ensure hot held items are held at 135°F or above. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. --Observed multiple containers of sliced cabbage, diced tomatoes, and salsas in reach in display cooler in back prep area missing date marks. Per PIC, items were prepared two days prior. PIC instructed staff to place date marks on containers. Discussed date marking procedures. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 14, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Ana G.Report emailed.Spoke with owner regarding establishment's procedures regarding TCS food storage. Establishment stores TCS cooked food items in food sealer bags after properly cooling items and uses 'seal only' function on food sealer. If 'vacuum' function is used then a variance will be needed.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: Ana G.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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 employee grab raw chicken with gloved hands and place on grill. Employee then wiped hands on rag and begin to handle utensils on cook line. Employee was stopped and asked to remove gloves, wash hands and put new gloves on before changing tasks. Discussed training staff on proper handwashing with manager and owner. Provided handout. 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 →