Elote Blanco Mexicano

2305 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Food Production

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Elote Blanco Mexicano, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed corn husks being stored inside the hand wash sink by the production line where employees were peeling corn. The person in charge removed the corn husks at the time of inspection

5-205.11

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pest control devices stored at the three compartment sink, observed aerosol fogger insecticide can stored next to the corn grinding machine, observed cans of raid pesticide stored in the office by the front counter. Discussed restricted prescence and use of pesticides within food establishment and only the use of certified pest control. The person in charge removed and discarded all pest control devices and sprays

7-202.11

Live animals present in food establishment

Inspector notes: Observed numerous birds flying inside the establishment over the food production floor. Observed birds nesting in the space above the walk-in cooler, in spaces around ventilation along the ceiling, and other areas of the establishment. Discussed live animals prohibited on premises of food establishment

6-501.115

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids

2-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed prep sink with no hot or cold water supply

5-205.15(B)

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in prep room and no paper towels in only employee bathroom at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elote Blanco Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elote Blanco Mexicano on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Elote Blanco Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Elote Blanco Mexicano most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Elote Blanco Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Elote Blanco Mexicano have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elote Blanco Mexicano 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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