Los Armandos Mexican Food

9510 W Bell Rd Sun, Sun City, AZ 85351

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Los Armandos Mexican Food appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Maintaining premises, unnecessary items and litter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Sun City restaurants (averaging 98), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Residue buildup on floor in fryer area

6-501.12

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Accumulation of insect carcasses found on windowsills. Remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors

6-501.112

Sponges Use Limitation

Inspector notes: Sponge found in three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces

4-101.16

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding

Inspector notes: Half 400 pan of rice in bag reheating in steam well at 120 F. Product placed in steam well about 1 hour prior to my arrival as per person in charge. Well water temperature is 160 F. Reviewed proper reheating times and temperature requirements as well as how to check thermometer calibration using ice water at 32 F. Product reheated to over 165 F at inspection

3-403.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink drain stops broken. Plugs used in place of build in drain plugs not sufficient as water keeps leaking. Maintain system so as to hold water without leaking out through drain. ---- Prep sink faucet has come loose from wall and hanging. Instructed person in charge to repair faucet

5-205.15(B)

Feb 24, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Old unused equipment such as soda machine/parts, coolers ect... stored in kitchen and water heater store room. Instructed person in charge to remove all unused equipment from premises

6-501.114

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Container of beans in hot hold cook line table holding at 123-129 F. Unit set on low and water well temperature is 138 F. As per cook beans were placed in steam well 3 hours prior. Instructed person in charge to discard beans. Reviewed reheating, hot holding and how to check thermometer calibration using ice water at 32 F. Unit was turned up to maximum and water well temperature is climbing to over 180 F,

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: No probe thermometer available for taking hot and cold internal food temperatures. Instructed person in charge to obtain and email me receipt/picture showing as such within 10 days

4-302.12

Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Inspector notes: Facility has no hot water, maximum temperature is 77 F. Water heater is not functioning. Instructed person in charge to have hot water heater maintained/replaced so as to provide hot water. Instructed person in charge to heat up a large pot of water for ware washing. Failure to provide hot water to facility within 24 hours may result in suspension of permit to operate

5-103.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Armandos Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Armandos Mexican Food on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Armandos Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises, unnecessary items and litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Armandos Mexican Food.

How does Los Armandos Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Sun City?

Los Armandos Mexican Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Sun City average of 98.

Has Los Armandos Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Armandos Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Armandos Mexican Food 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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