Don Pancho Mexican Food

725 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Don Pancho Mexican Food, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Avondale restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in ice machine. Discussed proper storage of in-use utensils. Owner removed scoop at time of inspection and placed in proper location
3-304.12
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris throughout the establishment (such as on storage racks and on equipment surfaces). Discussed cleaning frequency and procedures. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Pancho Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Pancho Mexican Food on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Don Pancho Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Avondale?

Don Pancho Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avondale average of 98.

Has Don Pancho Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Pancho Mexican Food have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Pancho 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.