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Caramba Mexican Food

6661 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Caramba Mexican Food eight times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Caramba Mexican Food squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky hand washing valve located front of house. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC stated a work order has already been put in for these leaks
5-205.15(B)
95
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed the bar-dishwasher measuring at 0 PPM of chlorine after multiple cycles. Also observed 0 PPM of sanitizer dispensing from the automatic dispenser of the three-compartment sink. Staff hand-dosed chlorine at the correct concentration in the three-compartment basin at the time of inspection. Staff plan to sanitize all bar dishes in the sanitizing compartment of the nearby three-compartment sink. Staff to hand dose the sanitizing compartment to ensure the concentration is within the recommended range for chlorine 50-100 PPM. Staff called in their third-party servicer at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of regularly checking the sanitation levels of dishwashers at the beginning of the day, on the first cycle of dishes. Discussed the importance of sanitizing dishware and provided guidance. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. A reinspection will be conducted on the bar-dishwasher and automatic dispenser in 10 days
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the bar-dishwasher measuring at 0 PPM of chlorine after multiple cycles. Staff plan to sanitize all bar dishes in the sanitizing compartment of the nearby three-compartment sink. Staff to hand dose the sanitizing compartment and check to ensure the concentration is within the recommended range for chlorine 50-100 PPM. Staff called in their third-party servicer at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of regularly checking the sanitation levels of dishwashers at the beginning of the day on the first cycle of dishes. Discussed the importance of sanitizing dishware and provided guidance. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation
4-501.114(A-E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grey matter built up on the cooling grates in the walk-in cooler. Alerted the manager, who plans to deep clean the grates this week. Also discussed routine cleaning of the bar-side soda nozzle with staff. Discussed the importance of routine cleaning. All surfaces in the kitchen and bar are to be maintained clean to sight and touch
6-501.12
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink by the bar without paper towels available. The paper towel dispenser associated with the bar handwashing sink was located on the opposite side of the bar (several steps away from the handwashing sink). Alerted PIC who placed paper towels at the bar handwashing sink at time of inspection. The PIC also stated they would install a paper towel dispenser at the sink before the next inspection
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in measuring at 45.5. on the min-max thermometer. Staff stated that the walk-in was currently in the defrost cycle and that they had already called a technician to fix their walk-in, once they saw the food temperature increase past 41°F. Cold-holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. The establishment must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Ice was also used to rapidly cool TCS food items. A walk-in technician arrived while EHS was onsite and they adjusted the walk-in to a cooler setting. A re-inspection will occur in 1 day on the walk-in
4-301.11
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caramba Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caramba Mexican Food on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caramba Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caramba Mexican Food.

How does Caramba Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Caramba Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Caramba Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caramba Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Caramba Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caramba Mexican Food is inspected around four times per year on average.

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