La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food

5328 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 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.

Compared to other Glendale restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed barbacoa and Chicharron with an internal temperature of 127F. Person in charge states that items were put on hot holding table 50 minutes ago. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection and hot holding case was increased

3-501.16(A)(1)

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

Inspector notes: Observed unpainted patches and drywall on the ceiling of the main kitchen and water damage on the ceiling above the service counter. Repair all damage, paint all patches with semi-gloss or higher sheen paint. Correct prior to next routine inspection

6-201.16

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Capacity and Drainage

Inspector notes: Observed slow draining in the main handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink. All sinks must be able to drain at the same rate or faster than the flow of water entering the basin. Repair

5-401.11

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket near hot holding area has chlorine sanitizer measuring a concentration of 200ppm. Person in charge remade bucket to bring concentration of 100ppm. Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration of 50-100ppm

7-204.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Fama Bakery & Mexican Food 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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