Almuerzo
A6115 S 51st Ave, Laveen 85339
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88495
Score based on 11 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 history12 on record
2026
May 20, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris and organic matter on reach-in refrigerator doors, reach-in freezer doors and prep-table refrigerator doors as well as inside refrigerators and the seal of the refrigerators. Discussed with PIC that required for non-food contact surfaces to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 18, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator applied for Food Production Permit and currently awaiting approval after next OC inspection. No Food Production has been conducted by operator until permit has been approved.
Inspector's notes
Observed reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer doors with buildup of food debris. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces are required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt and dust debris.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed panel for motor on ice machine is missing and backdoor weather seal worn down. Discussed with PIC that physical facility and equipment required to be maintained in good repair at all times.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed deep fryer not in use next to fryer that is in use. Discussed with PIC that equipment not in use or not being used for maintenance is required to be removed from facility. Predefined Comments: Removal of litter, articles and equipment that are not needed for the operation or maintenance of the establishment is required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Aug 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, violation for proper cooling method has been corrected, reach-in cooler temperature reading at 41F and below. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS foods in reach-in-cooler at temperature 50F and above. Discussed with PIC that all TCS foods must maintain temperature of 41F and below.
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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. Predefined Comment: The following TCS foods improperly cold held at 50F and above, were discarded by PIC at time of inspection; Green salsa, filet mignon, ham, raw chicken breast, Mexican rice, dairy whip topping, refried beans, smoked salmon, prosciutto, roasted turkey breast, pork fat, pepperoni, Espanola sauce, Mexican crema, goat cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, roast pork, and Caesar dressing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed reach-in cooler refrigerator at temperature of 53F. Discussed with PIC that cold holding temperature for TCS foods must maintain at 41F and below.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Scheduled re-inspection for 6/17/2025.
Feb 13, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no signage at hand sinks for employee wash hands or hand sink only. Discussed with PIC that signage is required over hand sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloths stored on several prep tables. Discussed with PIC that wet wiping cloths need to 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be clean to touch.
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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.
2024
Oct 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 12, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed no thermometer in cold holding units, Please obtain and place where it is readily accessible and visible. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Mar 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.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.Report was 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Monica Barajas
2023
Dec 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.***2nd Consecutive Violation***Report emailed to PIC.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,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Amethyst
Aug 14, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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 Managerreport 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: Amethyst Hehman
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. ---Plastic guard inside of ice machine had accumulation of tan growth. Brought to attention of person in charge who instructed employee to clean. Equipment surfaces shall be cleaned as needed to prevent excess growth from forming. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →