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La Salsita of Thunderbird

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1920 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85023

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500684

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 69 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 20, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Aug 27, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection all violations have been inspected.

Aug 20, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Cooked potato, ham, chorizo, chile relleno, breaded beef steak, bacon, cooked shredded beef prepared the day before held in reach in cooler in cook line at 59 degrees F. PIC stated food items were placed in this unit early in the morning about five hours ago and discarded the food items.

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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: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Reach in cooler in cook line holding TCS foods has an ambient temperature of 60 degrees F.

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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. Repair or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

May 5, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Knife in use for cutting fruit stored inside a wooden container of fruits on reach in cooler of fruits station. Knife was removed and cleaned with sanitizer towel an stored on reach in cooler's cutting board. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Aug 7, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 6, 2025Routine1 priority3 foundation1 coreC°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No personal with a certificate at time of inspection. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed drive through hand sink blocked by trash can. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no soap at drive through hand wash sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in fridge holding the following items at 44*f degrees. Adobo sauce, pinto beans, cut tomatoes, ground beef. cooked chicken, raw beef, horchata, cut cabbage, red salsa, green salsa, cut lettuce, mixed rice, and pozole. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Re-inspection for walk-in will occur tomorrow 8/7/2025

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in fridge holding 42.6*f degrees via min/max thermometer. Re-inspection will occur for fridge tomorrow 8/7/2025. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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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.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.12

Inspector's notes

Observed 3-comp sink area hand sink to have just a trickle of water coming out with the faucet turned fully on. Please repair to ensure adequate water pressure. Please correct by 8/15/2025. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-103.12 - Priority Foundation: Pressure

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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 →