La Salsitas Taco Shop
A922 N 16th St, Phoenix 85006
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501562
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Aug 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 30, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Mar 20, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ceviche cooked using lemon juice and items that can be ordered with an undercooked egg listed on the menu. The menu is missing a consumer advisory reminder statement and disclosure method. Discussed with PIC that a consumer advisory is required to be added to all menus, including any online menus. PIC stated that they paid a company to remake the menu and are waiting for the copy to be sent. Must add full consumer advisory prior to reinspection on 03/30/2026. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 3/30/2026. ***** 3rd Consecutive Violation *****
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Mar 12, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ceviche cooked using lemon juice and items that can be ordered with an undercooked egg listed on the menu. The menu is missing a consumer advisory reminder statement and disclosure method. Discussed with PIC that a consumer advisory is required to be added to be menu, including any online menus. Must added consumer advisory prior to reinspection on 03/20/2026. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 3/20/2026. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.
Mar 2, 2026Routine3 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed ceviche is to be treated as raw because it is cooked with lemon juice and not heat step. 2. Discussed date marking food items with the date they were pulled to thaw to keep track of days. Provided date marking document. 3. Discussed test strip requirements. 4. Discussed that thawing must occur under refrigeration or under cool running water.
Inspector's notes
Observed ceviche cooked using lemon juice and items that can be ordered with an undercooked egg listed on the menu. The menu is missing a consumer advisory reminder statement and disclosure method. Discussed with PIC that a consumer advisory is required to be added to be menu, including any online menus. Must added consumer advisory prior to reinspection on 03/12/2026. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 3/12/2026.
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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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 metal pans of cooked chopped beef and chicken with internal temperatures ranging 68*F-84*F, sitting out at room temperature. PIC stated that the food was cooked about an hour prior and trays were cooling and would go into the walk-in soon. Informed PIC that the proper cooling needs to be conducted under refrigeration. PIC moved the cooling foods into the walk-in at time of inspection. Provided cooling documents via email. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hot water available at time hand sink at time of inspection. PIC stated that the hot water was turned off due to a noise the faucet was making. Informed PIC that hot water is required to be available at the hand sinks at all times. PIC turned on the hot water at time of inspection. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability
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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 →