Blanco Cocina + Cantina

717 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Blanco Cocina + Cantina six times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tempe restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed stacks of plastic pans stored as clean on the storage shelf at time of inspection. When separated, clean water was observed in between the pans and pooled on the underside of rim. Discussed placing equipment and utensils in a self-draining, tilted and inverted, position that allows adequate air drying. Items must be allowed to drain and to air-dry before being stacked or stored

4-901.11

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed high temperature dishmachine in disrepair at time of inspection. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed red and green sauces being hot held on the flat top with temperatures between 108 to 125*F at time of inspection. Per cook, sauces were put out less than an hour prior to inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jan 17, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blanco Cocina + Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blanco Cocina + Cantina on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Blanco Cocina + Cantina compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Blanco Cocina + Cantina most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Blanco Cocina + Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blanco Cocina + Cantina have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blanco Cocina + Cantina 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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