Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant

7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: A container of refried pinto beans is held at 130 degrees F in the hot holding steam in the cook line. The item was placed here less than an hour ago and was reheated to 165 degrees F for hot holding before being returned to the cook and assembly line

3-501.16(A)(1)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Live fruit flies are on a big box of chili in dry storage area. Item was removed and stored in walk in cooler. Manager called pest control company and scheduled for treatment

6-501.111(C)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tortilla scop is sored on top of tortilla box. Item was removed and placed inside a clean and sanitized container. utensils in use must be stored on clean and sanitized surface

3-304.12

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Two containers of fried beans, one container of cooked breast chicken, and one container of cooked chicken wings prepared two days ago are not labeled with the date. The manager date-marked the items

3-501.17

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies flying inside and around an unused margarita machine stored next to mop sink. Manager was notified and the unused margarita machine was taken outside to be removed from the establishment

6-501.112

Outdoor refuse receptacles lack tight-fitting lids (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Outside receptacles' lids are left wide open. Manager closed the lids to prevent attraction of pests to the area.

5-501.15

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carlos O'brien's 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.

How often is Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carlos O'brien's Mexican Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.

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