Leila's Empanadas

4111 W Innovative Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85086

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Leila's Empanadas has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RTE/TCS foods past 7 day date marking including, previously canned black olives 9/23, container of cooked vegetables 9/23, cooked meat labeled shepherds pie 9/23 in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). PIC was instructed to discard all RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation at the time of inspection

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Apr 21, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS cut tomatoes and TCS tomato sauce in the walk-in cooler without any date marking labels. Self-serve cheesecake made onsite with milk ingredients in the front of the store also without date labels indicating when it was made. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed tapioca powder in the walk-in cooler in a plastic container with no label as well as a sugar/flour mixture on the prep table in a container with no label. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food

3-302.12

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed parsley and whole, uncut tomatoes stored in grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. PIC moved the food items to easily cleanable food storage containers

4-101.11(B-E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a consistent water drip from the employee bathroom sink coming from the faucet

5-205.15(B)

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

3-501.17

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed a probe thermometer with the minimum temperature reading at 50*F. The PIC could not provide a probe thermometer that could measure below 50*F. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection

4-302.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips on site at the time of the inspection

4-302.14

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)

4-101.11(B-E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a consistent water drip from the employee bathroom sink coming from the faucet

5-205.15(B)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leila's Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leila's Empanadas on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leila's Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Leila's Empanadas.

How does Leila's Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Leila's Empanadas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Leila's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Leila's Empanadas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Leila's Empanadas 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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