Banquetes Villalobos

4118 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Catering

License: Food Establishment - Food Catering

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged eight inspections at Banquetes Villalobos, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front door, which leads to the entrance of the main kitchen, to be opened and left ajar at time of inspection. No air curtain was installed at time of inspection. PIC closed the front door at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of maintaining all outer openings closed, and with tightly fitted doors to prevent pest harborage conditions. Establishment must have solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors

6-202.15

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was eating lunch in the food-prep area. Employees must eat in designated break areas only. The manager then instructed the employees to not eat in the food-prep areas

2-401.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A sack of rice was on the floor in the food-prep area after a delivery. Do not store food items directly on the floor. An employee then moved the rice bag to the table, Be cautious with food items if water is on the floor

3-305.11

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Covering Receptacles (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The dumpster lid was left open. Maintain dumpster lids closed at all times

5-501.113

May 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquetes Villalobos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquetes Villalobos on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Banquetes Villalobos compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Banquetes Villalobos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Banquetes Villalobos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banquetes Villalobos have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banquetes Villalobos 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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