Cocina Adamex

416 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cocina Adamex has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration used for baked goods with ambient temperatures of 54*F. Ensure to repair unit to reach 41*F prior to using for TCS food items. Discussed with operator to use unit for non-TCS food items, storage of TCS food items requires refrigeration of 41*F or below

4-501.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed small portions of TCS food items covered in containers and stored in three tall door refrigeration unit in kitchen area. Discontinue covering TCS food items when cooling. Food items may be covered once temperature has reached the required 41*F or below. Operator proceeded to remove cover at time of inspection

3-501.15(B)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Repeat Violation. 2nd Consecutive violation. Internal temperature of 125*F for cooked meat stored in cambro unit located at 2nd kitchen area. Discussed all hot held time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be hot held at 135*F or above. Operator proceeded to reheat cooked meat at165*F for adequate hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jun 16, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Internal temperature of 130*F for rice stored in cambro unit located at 2nd kitchen area. Discussed all hot held time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be hot held at 135*F or above. Operator proceeded to reheat rice at 165*F for adequate hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of 50*F for tall three door refrigeration unit in main kitchen area. Ensure to contact technician to make necessary repairs for cold holding at 41*F or below. A re-inspection will be conducted to verify 41*F or below

4-301.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed standing water (grey water) sitting in two floor sinks located in kitchen area. No movement when running water fixtures. Discussed with operator to unclog floor sinks for adequate removal of standing water

5-205.15(B)

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

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

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3gallon bucket of beef broth with internal temperature of 56*F stored in tall two door refrigeration unit with date marked 3/3/25. Beef broth was cooled yesterday, operator proceeded to voluntarily discarded beef broth. Ensure that time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items are cooled from 135*F to 70*F within 2hours and from 70*F to 41*F within 4hours

3-501.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed sing door refrigeration unit used for cooling condensation leaking into tray and inside of unit. Ensure to repair unit to prevent leaks

4-501.11

Nov 6, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed three cockroaches in ceiling corner of mop closet room. Pests were not near any food or food storage at time of inspection. PIC provided an invoice for pest control dated one-month prior. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Correct prior to re-inspection on 11/12/24

6-501.111(C)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cocina Adamex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cocina Adamex on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cocina Adamex?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cocina Adamex.

How does Cocina Adamex compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Cocina Adamex's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cocina Adamex have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cocina Adamex 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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