Inspection Report

Business Name
La Mexicana Tortillas

Business Address
1722 S 27TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85009

Permit Number
FD-04162

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Food Production

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
7/28/2025

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

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: No soap available at hand wash stations in men's restroom, in flour tortilla packing room (not in operation at time of inspection), flour processing area (not in operation at time of inspection), nor at corn tortilla processing area (in operation). PIC provided soap from storage. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Leak on hose in rear of facility by back door of corn area. Very slow drains on flour area's 3 compartment sink. 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.

Violation #: 53

Repeat Violation

Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean

Comments:

6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed Addl Notes: Doors have been provided to restrooms but the central door to the restroom area does not close properly. The self-closing mechanism does not shut the door and the door was left ajar during inspection. Please adjust door and self-closing mechanism so that it shuts properly. A toilet room located on the shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. ***4th consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Addl Notes: No covers for receptacles in women's restroom. Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: Various areas throughout facility still in need of repair. PIC stated some areas are currently being worked on including the coved base in flour tortilla packing area and storage room. Other areas in need of repair include: Caulking missing at hand wash station outside restrooms. Men's and women's restrooms caulking is beginning to crack and could use a new application. Floors, corner panels, and wall damage noted in various areas including corner panels on wall to storage room outside front office are damaged or missing, floor in front of 3 compartment sink in flour area, bottom of central wall in flour area, wall panel on walk-in, and outdoor drain area in rear of facility. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details

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

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.