La Fonda Mexican Restaurant
A2051 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85224
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86695
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.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 2, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed a steady leak from the stainless steel RPZ backflow behind the soda fountain. Advised PIC to have the backflow tested and repaired if not adequately protecting against backflow. Discussed that a stainless steel RPZ and all connecting components may not contain copper if the water is carbonated. If the device is located before the carbonator then a brass RPZ may be used.PIC stated stated they allow dogs on the patio but do not have a dog-friendly patio approved. Apply for a dog friendly patio online prior to opening the patio to dogs. https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/applicationAssistant?sectionName=All&showTemplates=false&caseTypes=94
Inspector's notes
Observed a damp wiping cloths under an in use cutting board to help prevent slipping. Also observed a damp wiping cloth stored next to the cutting board. 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.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of dust on the walls behind the ice machine and the vents over the cleaned wares rack. Clean vents to they are not a source of contamination of food or food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Apr 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Sep 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Mar 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to person in charge (PIC). Emailed PIC department guidance for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events.
2024
Nov 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a container with cooked chicken chimichangas dated 10/25 and cooked beef mini tacos dated 10/28 in the standing refrigerator by the cooking station. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.
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Observed two containers of pesticide, one labeled Bug & Weed Mart and another spray named Sevin insect killer in the back storage area at the time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Aug 7, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.
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The mechanical dishwasher was reading 0 ppm bleach sanitizer after the final rinse. The operator primed the unit to register 50 ppm bleach at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Feb 27, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Chef'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: Not Participating,Signer: Angela Cota, Part Owner
2023
Nov 17, 2023Routine1 priorityB°
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 report sent to Part 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: Not Participating,Signer: Christina Cox, Owner
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Chicken Broth probed at 92 degree F. and found being cooled on back prep table. Beans probed at 85 degree F and also found let cooled on back prep table. These items had no cooling time and temperature log to verify per cooling procedure. Kitchen manager discarded both items at time of inspection. Please use department food safety code to cool all TCS food. Need help please contact your district inspector. :
Aug 1, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent to Part 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: Not Participating,Signer: Christina Cox, Part Owner
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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 →