La Mexicana Tortillas

1722 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Food Production
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Mexicana Tortillas, the earliest from 2024. On Jul 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Across the inspection history, “toilet rooms, enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so La Mexicana Tortillas trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No soap available at hand wash stations in men's restroom, in flour tortilla packing room (not in operation at time of inspection), flour processing area (not in operation at time of inspection), nor at corn tortilla processing area (in operation). PIC provided soap from storage
6-301.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak on hose in rear of facility by back door of corn area. Very slow drains on flour area's 3 compartment sink
5-205.15(B)
Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector notes: Doors have been provided to restrooms but the central door to the restroom area does not close properly. The self-closing mechanism does not shut the door and the door was left ajar during inspection. Please adjust door and self-closing mechanism so that it shuts properly. A toilet room located on the shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. ***4th consecutive violation***
6-202.14
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Various areas throughout facility still in need of repair. PIC stated some areas are currently being worked on including the coved base in flour tortilla packing area and storage room. Other areas in need of repair include: Caulking missing at hand wash station outside restrooms. Men's and women's restrooms caulking is beginning to crack and could use a new application. Floors, corner panels, and wall damage noted in various areas including corner panels on wall to storage room outside front office are damaged or missing, floor in front of 3 compartment sink in flour area, bottom of central wall in flour area, wall panel on walk-in, and outdoor drain area in rear of facility. ***2nd consecutive violation***
6-201.13
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector notes: There is no door on the women's toilet room, which opens into the production area. 3rd repeat violation. Provide a tight fitting and self-closing door. Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door
6-202.14
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Caulking at hand wash station in women's restroom and hand wash station outside restrooms missing or cracked. Corner panels on wall to storage room outside front office are damaged or missing. Coved base near 3 compartment sink coming away from wall in flour area
6-201.13
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels or other approved drying device at the handwashing sink in the back of the production area (masa area). Second repeat violation. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
Inspector notes: There is no door on the women's toilet room, which opens into the production area. Second repeat violation. Provide a tight fitting and self-closing door. Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door
6-202.14
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Mexicana Tortillas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Mexicana Tortillas on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Mexicana Tortillas?

Across the inspection record, “toilet rooms, enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Mexicana Tortillas.

How does La Mexicana Tortillas compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

La Mexicana Tortillas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has La Mexicana Tortillas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Mexicana Tortillas have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Mexicana Tortillas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.