Blanco

123 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Blanco stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Insect control devices improperly placed or designed

Inspector notes: Observed insect light trap device placed on shelving above open containers of citrus. Insect control devices must be placed to protect food and equipment from contamination

6-202.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed ware washing machine at bar with display screen in disrepair. PIC reported disrepair began day before. PIC reported discontinuation of use until repairs are made. 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

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed active dishwashing at low-temp chemical dishwasher in warewashing area dispensing chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0ppm. Maximum temperature of machine recorded at 156.7'F using min max thermometer. Observed chlorine sanitizer hook-up not pulling when wash cycle is running. PIC primed sanitizer and machine observed dispensing chlorine sanitizer concentration of 100ppm. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blanco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blanco on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Blanco compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Blanco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Blanco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blanco have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blanco 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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