Gorditas Lily

13035 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Gorditas Lily has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Gorditas Lily's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Tom Cat brand rodent spray inside backroom unplugged fridge. Pest spray was discarded

7-202.11

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed green chile potato Gordita mix in cooling process in greater than 4 inch pan at 62*f degrees. PIC stated that items are ice bathed for 30 minutes and sent to double door fridge to finish cooling. Item in cooling process barely with-in time frame requirements to be saved. Recommended ice bath cooling items for long periods before placing in double door fridge to expedite cooling process. Item pulled and re iced

3-501.15(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Observed bag of potatoes with open perforations sitting on floor of kitchen. Moved 6 inches of floor at time of inspection

3-305.11

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice, green chili, red chili, and cooked pork in reach-in cooler did not have date marks. Person in charge said they had been prepared 4 days prior and date marked them at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gorditas Lily last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gorditas Lily on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Gorditas Lily compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Gorditas Lily most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Gorditas Lily's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gorditas Lily 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 Gorditas Lily inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gorditas Lily is inspected around five times per year on average.

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