La Pinata

5521 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at La Pinata, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

La Pinata's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand towels available at handsink on prep line during inspection, sink was re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand drying provisions at all times
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop was being stored inside top producing ice machine during inspection. Please ensure ice scoop is stored outside of machine to prevent being buried or contamination of ice
3-304.12
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Enchiladas held using time as a control were 40 minutes past the discard time documented, new item had already been taken out but old product was still being used. Item was discarded at time. Please ensure food items maintained using time as a control are discarded after 4 hours
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
86
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pinata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pinata on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does La Pinata compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has La Pinata's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is La Pinata inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Pinata is inspected around four times per year on average.