Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant

5830 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2024. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Glendale average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice (113-115°F) cooling on a speed rack outside of the walk-in. Staff stated the rice had been cooked in the last hour. The pans of rice were immediately moved into the walk-in for active cooling. Cooling foods must be ACTIVELY cooled after reaching 135°F. Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F and 41°F or less within a total of 6 hours. This establishment is using cooling logs on the walk-in door. Discussed how to use cooling logs effectively

3-501.15(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths sitting on surfaces throughout the facility. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Only sanitizing solution is to be used. Do not use soap. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

May 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a small leak from the mop sink. Alerted the manager who called in a maintenance request at the time of the inspection. Discussed the importance of having equipment maintained in good repair. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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