La Oaxaquena Mexican Food

9822 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited La Oaxaquena Mexican Food seven times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device does not meet design standard
Inspector notes: Observed service mop sinke with active leaking from the faucet and no atmospheric vacum breaker backflow prevention installed
5-202.14
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed breakfast items with eggs cooked to order on the menu and no consumer advisory
3-603.11
78
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
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 cooked carnitas and cooked salsas with internal temperatures betweeen 45F -53F in the walk in cooler. The food items were dated marked 7/29 and the person in charge stated the food items had been cooked and placed in the walk in cooler for cooling the night before, more than 6 hours ago. The food items were embargoed at the time of inspection
3-501.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Oaxaquena Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Oaxaquena Mexican Food on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does La Oaxaquena Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

La Oaxaquena Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has La Oaxaquena Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Oaxaquena Mexican Food have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Oaxaquena 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.