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Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita

16456 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled egg stored over carrots in the reach in cooler, raw shrimp stored over cooked beef in the walk-in cooler, and raw bacon stored over RTE ketchup in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS sauce with tomato juice as ingredient 4/14 date mark, cooked pork 4/14 date mark, salsa with TCS cooked vegetables 4/5 date marking at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
74
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach-in portion of prep table cooler container of cooked chorizo dated as prepared on 06/10, to be discarded on 06/16. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Reviewed datemarking with PIC, including ensuring datemarks are updated when items are taken out of the freezer
3-501.18
86
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita.

How does Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cenaduria Y Taqueria Lupita is inspected around four times per year on average.

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