La Salsita of Thunderbird

1920 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, La Salsita of Thunderbird has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; La Salsita of Thunderbird is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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 8, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drive through hand sink blocked by trash can
5-205.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in fridge holding 42.6*f degrees via min/max thermometer. Re-inspection will occur for fridge tomorrow 8/7/2025
4-301.11
Pressure
Inspector notes: Observed 3-comp sink area hand sink to have just a trickle of water coming out with the faucet turned fully on. Please repair to ensure adequate water pressure. Please correct by 8/15/2025
5-103.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No personal with a certificate at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Salsita of Thunderbird last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Salsita of Thunderbird on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Salsita of Thunderbird compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has La Salsita of Thunderbird's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Salsita of Thunderbird have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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