La Carreta De Lily Tacos Y Neveria

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

La Carreta De Lily Tacos Y Neveria has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

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

La Carreta De Lily Tacos Y Neveria's latest score of 82 falls below the Tempe average of 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large deep pot of cooked birria inside the walk-in with an internal temperature of 69-71'F at time of inspection. Per PIC, the birria was cooked the day before around 6pm, more than 18 hours prior to inspection. Discussed proper cooling parameters with PIC. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Instructed PIC to cool smaller portions of birria in metal pans less than 4 inches in depth, ice wands, or other effective means of cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**

2-102.12(A)

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed cooked corn, cooked birria (beef), Birria broth, and opened crema (dairy) not having any date marking. Person in charge states these foods were made/prepped/opened 3-4 days prior to the inspection. 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

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Under the 3 compartment sink, observed a powdered pesticide for ants and an aerosol pesticide. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.12(C)

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

Inspector notes: Observed used ice cream scoops being stored in standing water measuring 76*F. 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 (rewashed and kept dry)

3-304.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the AVB (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker) at the mop sink leaking water when the faucet is turned on, indicating it is not working properly. Establishment must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee cook off some beef and pork, cover these food items, and place them in a reach in prep cooler to cool down. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered and placed in the walk in cooler to allow for rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The most recent health inspection at La Carreta De Lily Tacos Y Neveria on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

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

How does La Carreta De Lily Tacos Y Neveria compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

La Carreta De Lily Tacos Y Neveria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at La Carreta De Lily Tacos Y Neveria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Carreta De Lily Tacos Y Neveria 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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