Las 15 Salsas Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Las 15 Salsas Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. Las 15 Salsas Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Las 15 Salsas Restaurant trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef cooling in prep cooler in stacked, covered containers at 58 °F, and cooked tomatoes cooling in large bucket in walk-in cooler at 150 °F. Person in charge stated that beef had started cooling about 4.5 hours prior. All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Beef was transferred to walk-in and uncovered to rapidly cool while tomatoes were transferred to shallow containers to rapidly cool at time of inspection. Discussed cooling methods with person in charge
3-501.15(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of soil on walk-in racks and accumulation of organic matter behind and beneath range in kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee manual warewashing at the three compartment sink, sanitizing dishes in sanitizer solution with less than 25ppm chlorine sanitizer. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels and food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. The person in charge made new sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm chlorine and properly sanitized dishes at the time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed establshement utilize chlorine sanitizer but have no chlorine santizer test strips available onsite to test for sanitizer concentrations
4-302.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed under counter beverage reach-in cooler behind the bar with minimum ambient temperature of 51F. The digital temperaure display on the cooler showed 39.5F and the establishments internal ambient thermometer showed a temperature of 49F. TCS foods stored inside the cooler had internal temperatures of 53-64F
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed significant number of flies throughout the establishment on and around food equipment, clean utensils, pakaged and unpackaged foods. Flies were observed in the dry storage room, in the kitchen by the cook line/hot holding station, by the three compartment sink and water heater, by the back prep table, and in the bar area
6-501.111(A-B,D)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Observed the shelves in the dry storage area lined with cardboard where the cardboard had food splatter/debris adhered to the surfaces that contact packaged and unpackaged foods
4-101.11(B-E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of loose soils on the ceiling, around light fixtures, on vents, and electrical chords, all directly over the cook line and food prep areas
6-501.12
58
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pitcher of ice water stored inside the hand wash sink. The ice water was being used to mix masa dough
5-205.11
90
Nov 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee use bare hand to touch ready to eat cheese filled battered peppers that were cooling on a speed rack. Discussed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Employee washed hands and donned gloves to continue handling the ready to eat foods
3-301.11(B)
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed beverage cooler behind the bar being used to store TCS foods with a minimum internal temperature of 46F. TCS foods inside the cooler had internal temperatures between 47F - 53F. The person in charge discontinued used of the beverage cooler for TCS cold holding
4-301.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in cooler door not fully close due to non-functioning self closing mechanism on the walk-in. Observed the door remain ajar leaving a large gap allowing cold air from inside the walk-in cooler to vent. Observed employees go in and out of the walk-in cooler without ensuring the door was fully closed and allowing the door to remain ajar
4-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certiied food protection manager on site at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las 15 Salsas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las 15 Salsas Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las 15 Salsas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las 15 Salsas Restaurant.
How does Las 15 Salsas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Las 15 Salsas Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Las 15 Salsas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las 15 Salsas Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las 15 Salsas Restaurant 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 Las 15 Salsas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las 15 Salsas Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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