Inspection Report

Business Name
Mercado Latino
Business Address
3102 W VAN BUREN ST PHOENIX AZ 85009
Permit Number
FD-05730
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection
Inspection Date
6/2/2025
Grade
R
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 2

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

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 Addl Notes: At least one person in charge at all times shall have a valid Food Protection Manager Certification during all times of operation. Ensure to provide a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed live German roach in floor sink in rear kitchen. A re-inspection will be conducted to verify ongoing treatment for German roaches. Recommend additional pest control visits, as needed, by reinspection. Discussed with operator to address 12 active pending items as stated on last pest control invoice dated: 5/13/25. Ensure to repair holes and address cleanliness issues throughout facility. Detail clean and sanitize large display refrigeration equipment in meat department including in and around the food equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings. Detail clean and sanitize plumbing areas in meat department including floor sinks, plumbing lines and components. Ensure to protect all food items prior to detail clean and sanitization. Second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed faucet at prep sink broken/damaged and causing leak. Ensure to repair damaged faucet to prevent leaks. Discussed condensation line from ice machine that is not properly draining into floor sink. Ensure to make necessary repairs to prevent pooling water on floor. All plumbing components must be properly cleaned and sanitized no holes shall be present. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Observed improvements made to making areas more smooth and easily cleanable. Recommended keeping rear door closed during hours of operation to prevent pest entry and utilizing only approved pest control devices. Discussed temporarily removing banners hanging on walls throughout establishment to better clean and sanitize wall surfaces and other hard to reach areas.

A re-inspection will be conducted to verify ongoing improvements to cleanliness of facility, in an effort to eliminate pest activity, by Monday, June 16th.

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

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