Paz Salsa
B905 N 16th St, Phoenix 85006
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD2405010
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 18, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed with PIC that a vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedure and kit is required to be maintained onsite at all times. Provided procedure via email and reached out to shared kitchen owner to provide kit. 2. Discussed with PIC that commercially packaged TCS foods must be datemarked once opened.
Inspector's notes
No food protection manager was available at time of inspection. PIC has passed the training and exam but does not possess the certificate. Provide certificate prior to next routine inspection. 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. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 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 two closed plastic bags of cooked ground beef with internal temperatures ranging 45*F-49*F. PIC stated that this item was placed in the walk-in unit to cool about 7 hours prior to inspection. Observed salsa with an internal temperature of 46*F. PIC stated that the salsa was prepared the same time as the beef. Informed PIC that these items did not meet cooling parameters and need to be discarded. Items embargoed. PIC discarded the beef and salsa at time of inspection. Discussed cooling methods and parameters with PIC. Provided guidance to PIC via email. 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. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Mar 19, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC stated they are one but were unable to produce certificate at time of inspection. 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
Feb 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
Permit Inspected at Special EventPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Permit was inspected at SE2500695.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There was no hand washing sink/station set up or available for use. The PIC set up the handwashing station at time of inspection. Ensure that there is at least 1 HANDWASHING SINK/STATION available for use by EMPLOYEES at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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
Red salsa item-70F in an ice chest. PIC voluntarily discarded the salsa-see embargo form. Keep TCS food items in cold holding at 41F or below. 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.
Sep 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling methods with person in charge.
Mar 6, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling procedures with person in charge.
Inspector's notes
Observed vacuum sealed raw chorizo being stored in a shelf above RTE broth in the walk in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →