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Tres Leches Café

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5602 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-78117

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Sep 14, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jun 6, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 6, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of food debris on reach-in refrigerator doors and prep-table refrigerator unit doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces require to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris at all times.

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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.

Feb 6, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.

2025

Jun 6, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on prep-tables. Discussed with PIC that once wet wiping cloths are used, they need to be stored in bucket with sanitizer solution.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed trash cans with buildup of food debris/spills. Discussed with PIC that all non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned frequently.

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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.

Jan 29, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee needs with CFPM needs to be present at all hours of operation and at time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed several wet wiping cloths on preparation counters. Discussed with PIC that once used to wipe down counters, they must be stored in sanitizer bucket.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed non-food contact surfaces (reach-in refrigerators and freezer doors) with food debris. Discussed with PIC that all non-food contact surfaces must be clean to touch.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces 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: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Jul 2, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer wiping cloth left out on drink prep counter. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloth was placed in sanitizer bucket with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Jan 2, 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.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: Zareth Villafah

2023

Sep 14, 2023Routine2 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager --- No proof of a certified food protection manager at time of inspection. Discussed the requirement of having a certified food protection manager at all times during business hrs.Report emailedThe 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.Award: A,Signer: Andrea O.

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

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing ----- observed gap between prep sink and wall. Advised person in charge (PIC) that fixed equipment shall be sealed to wall to ensure proper cleaning. PIC stated they will have the handwashing sinks seal repaired as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage ----- Ice scoop stored in ice with handle touching/in ice at the register area. Employee relocated the ice scoop. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses to reduce potential contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →