La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos

2902 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos' 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Internal temperature of 110*F for nacho cheese that was placed in hot holding unit for reheating. Per operator nacho cheese was placed in hot holding unit at 10:30am this morning and had not reached the adequate reheating temperature of 135*F during the 2hour time frame. Discussed with operator to remove nacho cheese from hot holding unit and place a new batch for reheating in electric stove top unit and not in hot holding unit. Operator proceeded to adequate reheating procedures at time of inspection

3-403.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at dispenser during initial time of inspection. Discussed with operator to ensure paper towel dispenser are fully stocked during hours of operation. Operator proceeded to provide paper towels at time of inspection

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Operator was unable to present Certified Food Protection Manager Certification at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoops sitting in water with internal temp of 80*F discussed with operator in use utensils shall be held at 135*F or above to prevent bacterial growth. Per operator, hot holding unit for scoops was not turned on water in batch was from last night. Instructed operator to discard water and replaced utensils. Discussed either keeping adequate 135*F for scoops during all hours of operation or replaced water minimum every 4hours

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice built up and missing door for front display freezer unit for scooping ice cream. Ensure to repair/ replace unit to eliminate frozen ice built up and replace missing door to prevent contamination of ice cream

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed old carboard with grease stains used as liner in front prep packaged chips rack area. Observed foul smell and old food debris at the following rear areas of establishment: in floor drains, hard to reach areas of floors, inside refrigeration equipment and old mop water sitting in bucket. Discussed to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitizing at time of inspection. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas and maintain as necessary

6-501.12

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that one employee needs to be present with CFPM at all hours of operation and at times of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos.

How does La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Carreta De Lily Neveria Y Antojitos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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