Cristela's

4141 N 35th Ave, Phoenix 85017

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79362

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.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Apr 28, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed dry rodent droppings in back of house mop sink room. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Person in charge (PIC) began removing/cleaning up dry rodent droppings at time of inspection. 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 accumulation of debris/food along floor behind cookline, inside walk-in cooler, sides of cookline equipment, and mop sink room. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall 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

Apr 10, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Oct 15, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 13, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed 51°F internal temperature, per probe thermometer, of sliced tomatoes inside prep cooler across from cookline. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Sliced tomatoes improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning reach-in cooler rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Surfaces and interior surfaces of equipment have build-up residues. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Mar 18, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Surfaces and interior surfaces of equipment have build-up 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. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Structural surfaces have build-up of residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Dec 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Sep 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 13, 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.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: Jose A.

2023

Dec 22, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Jose A. Report e-mailed.-Establishment plans to change and reprint menu in 2024, per person in charge. Provided Consumer Advisory guidance documents via e-mail.-Ensure that personal medicines are stored so that they cannot contaminate food or clean equipment.-PIC expressed interest in using bakery section of establishment to wholesale non-TCS baked goods. Discussed permit requirements for class 4 E&D and bakery permits with PIC. To apply for a bakery permit, please see the link below.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307No 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: Jose Arenda

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

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed heavy buildup of food residue on nonfood contact surfaces of burner stove and several cooking pans. Please ensure nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are kept clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Dec 22, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment during business hours as posted on Google Maps and attempted routine inspection. Establishment was locked and the lights were off inside at time of attempted inspection. No signage indicating operating hours or a temporary closure was posted at the establishment. Attempted to contact operator at phone number on file and was not able to leave voice message. E-mailed operator at e-mail address on file regarding operating days and times of establishment.

Dec 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at the establishment at 11:50 AM 12/5/23. When attempting to enter the premises, the door was locked and no employees appeared to be present. Will attempt follow up inspection.

Sep 6, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.--Per employee, facility may increase menu by adding baked goods. 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. https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 (Web Form) email: esplanreview@maricopa.govProvided 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: Jose A Aronda

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Drain pipe to hand sink in back food preparation area is leaking. Repair leaking drain pipe. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Facility has following non-commercial food equipment on site: black Darco double oven; silver Samsung refrigerator/freezer; white Danby freezer. Facility is to have commercial, approved equipment in facility. Obtain approved equipment for facility. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →