La Ristra

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140 N Arizona Ave, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79391

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jun 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°

See INSP-109182-2026 for Responsible Party Signature.No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 13, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observing cooling beans with internal temperatures ranging from 44-52*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Observed the beans in 3 plastic tubs with more than 10 inches of cooling foods on the middle rack in the walk in cooler. PIC stated the beans were placed in the cooler overnight. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

2025

Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

Aug 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

Aug 12, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Jun 26, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Apr 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge (PIC).Discussed with PIC having written procedure for using time as a control and emailed PIC policy template. PIC waiting on approval for submitted dog friendly patio application.

2024

Nov 13, 2024RoutineA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4

Inspector's notes

Observed a sign at the front of the store stating that the establishment had a dog friendly patio. Spoke with PIC and explained that dog friendly patios require a permit from Maricopa County. There were no dogs present at the time of inspection. Discussed regulations for Dog Friendly patio and e-mailed PIC with the dog friendly patio permit application. Establishment does not have an approved Dog Friendly Patio permit with department. Dog Friendly Patio applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4 - No dog shall be allowed on a food establishment premises unless the Department has issued a Dog Friendly Patio Permit to the food establishment.

Aug 13, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken over top of raw shrimp and raw mahi mahi in cookline make drawers. Items switched at time of inspection. Chicken has the highest cook temperature and must remain at the bottom to avoid cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed bean chili, chili soup, and queso holding on the hot line with an internal temperature at 122*f degrees. PIC attempted to stir product in order to raise temperature, discussed the need maintain the product 135*f degrees throughout. Items reheated back up to 165*f degrees. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.

Feb 20, 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.Inspection report emailed to Owner's *****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 602-506-6824Award: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: John Gabaldon, Owner

2023

Nov 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.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.Award: A,Signer: John and McKenzie

Sep 26, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Owner's email.****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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 15,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: John Gabadon, Owner

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. About 15 pounds of cooked Black Beans on shelf in walk in were made on 9/18/2023 which had expired beyond 7days limit. Owner had removed item from shelf at time of inspection. Refer to embargo form for details. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →