La Sonorense

3836 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Food Production

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, La Sonorense has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

La Sonorense's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed two cracks in the walls of the production area. The first crack in the wall was located near the boxing area for the flour tortillas; the second was located near cookline of the corn tortillas. Per the person in charge the specified areas will be repaired. Pleas ensure to maintain the physical facility in good repair at all times

6-501.11

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: During inspection observed cove bases to be falling apart throughout the walls located in the production area. Per person in charge the cove base will be provided in the walls located in the production area. Ensure to provide cove base in the walls to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-201.13

Nov 12, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings-Cleanability--During inspection, observed some ceiling panels have tape (used to patch area) slightly hanging from the ceiling. The person in charge stated the specified area will be covered, and sealed/patched. Please ensure that all floors, walls, and ceilings are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Sonorense last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Sonorense on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Sonorense compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

La Sonorense most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has La Sonorense's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Sonorense have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Sonorense 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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