Salt and Lime Modern Mexican Grill

B°

5031 N 44th St, Phoenix 85018-1622

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404001

Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Aug 19, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Jun 2, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed consumer advisory requirements, and when to wash.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bartender handling limes to garnish drinks with bare hands. Please ensure all food items are protected from bare hand contact. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Hand soap dispenser behind bar was dead and not dispensing during inspection. Soap was removed so that it could be used at time. Please ensure hand soap is available at handsinks at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed Black organic material buildup on soda guns under nozzle behind bar, nozzles and guns were cleaned at time. Please ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned at ta frequency to preclude debris/organic growth accumulation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.

Jan 26, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed large deep containers of black beans, and salsa in walk-in cooler which measured 52 and 65 degrees F respectively. Items had been prepared about 5 hours prior and were moved to ice bath at time. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow uncovered containers to ensure cooling time benchmarks are met. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →