Leila's Empanadas
A4111 W Innovative Dr, Phoenix 85086
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500242
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history4 on record
2026
Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No Violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: approved chlorine sanitizer concentration levels, provided information on food donations, taking gloves off before washing hands and putting on new gloves
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food manager at the 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
Inspector's notes
Observed RTE/TCS foods past 7 day date marking including, previously canned black olives 9/23, container of cooked vegetables 9/23, cooked meat labeled shepherds pie 9/23 in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). PIC was instructed to discard all RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation 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.
Apr 21, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Received chlorine test strips and probe thermometer via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS cut tomatoes and TCS tomato sauce in the walk-in cooler without any date marking labels. Self-serve cheesecake made onsite with milk ingredients in the front of the store also without date labels indicating when it was made. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed tapioca powder in the walk-in cooler in a plastic container with no label as well as a sugar/flour mixture on the prep table in a container with no label. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels Addl Notes: Observed individually packaged cheesecake slices in a customer facing, self-serve stand up cooler with ingredients listed and no other labeling.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed parsley and whole, uncut tomatoes stored in grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. PIC moved the food items to easily cleanable food storage containers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Inspector's notes
Observed a consistent water drip from the employee bathroom sink coming from the faucet.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 11, 2025Routine3 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed having time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food contact surfaces cleaned every 4 hours. Discussed proper chlorine concentration levels with person in charge (PIC).
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS cut tomatoes and TCS tomato sauce in the walk-in cooler without any date marking labels. Self-serve cheesecake made onsite with milk ingredients in the front of the store also without date labels indicating when it was made. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a probe thermometer with the minimum temperature reading at 50*F. The PIC could not provide a probe thermometer that could measure below 50*F. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 4/21/25
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector's notes
Observed tapioca powder in the walk-in cooler in a plastic container with no label as well as a sugar/flour mixture on the prep table in a container with no label. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels Addl Notes: Observed individually packaged cheesecake slices in a customer facing, self-serve stand up cooler with ingredients listed and no other labeling.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed parsley and whole, uncut tomatoes stored in grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. PIC moved the food items to easily cleanable food storage containers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Inspector's notes
Observed no chlorine test strips on site at the time of the inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 4/21/25.
Inspector's notes
Observed a consistent water drip from the employee bathroom sink coming from the faucet.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →