Cenaduria Dona Chayito

6601 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85301

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Cenaduria Dona Chayito has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Cenaduria Dona Chayito squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

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

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee touching ready to eat foods with bare hands-on cook line table. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items

3-301.11(B)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk in unit to be around 48F at the beginning of inspection with food found to be around 42F-43F. Unit found to be at 39F at the end of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

Inspector notes: Observed paint chipping on wall where chest freezers are located and kitchen door paint chipping on both sides of door. Discussed with PIC that physical facility; doors, walls ceiling, required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable

6-201.16

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: Observed no covered waste receptacles in unisex restrooms. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms

5-501.17

Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee storing backpack, handbags and jackets on top of dry storage. Discussed with PIC that employee required designated area to store personal belongings and items and should not be stored with establishment food storage. Predefined comments: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions

6-305.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths sitting on table at register. Discussed with PIC that wet wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizer bucket after each use

3-304.14

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Capacity and Drainage

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer basin of the three compartment sink very slow to drain. All other basins were draining properly. Clear drain

5-401.11

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink was ready for sanitizing dishes. The chlorine sanitizer measured well over 100ppm. Instructed PIC to drain the sink and add more water. Discussed sanitizer criteria measuring between 50-100ppm. Demonstrated the correct measurement to the staff using a test strip

7-204.11

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ambient air temperature of 58.4°F, per min/max thermometer, inside walk-in cooler. PIC stated that the walk-in cooler was operational with an ambient air temperature of 38°F the night prior to day of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC contacted mechanic to repair broken walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Mechanic arrived during inspection and repaired walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler after repair measured at 35.9°F, per min/max thermometer

4-301.11

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

7-202.12(C)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cenaduria Dona Chayito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cenaduria Dona Chayito on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cenaduria Dona Chayito?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cenaduria Dona Chayito.

How does Cenaduria Dona Chayito compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Cenaduria Dona Chayito most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Cenaduria Dona Chayito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cenaduria Dona Chayito have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cenaduria Dona Chayito 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 Cenaduria Dona Chayito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cenaduria Dona Chayito is inspected around four times per year on average.

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