La Carreta De Lily

3326 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, La Carreta De Lily has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 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.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 47F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer

4-301.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed open wall structure with exposed framing and plumbing behind the toilet in the employee toilet room. Observed sections of unsealed pitted concrete flooring by the mop sink, 3 comp sink, and other areas of establishment

6-501.11

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels available at front sink and back sink at time of inspection. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that 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

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of cut fruit including watermelon and melon in the front sliding door fridge with no date mark. PIC states items were prepared on Monday, 2 days before inspection. Explained to PIC that RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoops and other utensils stored in a container of ambient temperature water. Water was temping at 70*F at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that in-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. Certification at establishment was expired. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Please have an updated CFPM available by next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

6-201.16

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Current food manager certificate is expired. Obtain up to date food manager certificate and maintain onsite

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Carreta De Lily last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Carreta De Lily on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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

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

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

Has La Carreta De Lily's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Carreta De Lily 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 La Carreta De 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.

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