Los Pilares

3416 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Los Pilares, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Los Pilares' latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration unit not in use at time of inspection. Per operator, unit is not functional and awaiting repairs. Ensure to repair unit and verify 41*F or below prior to usage for cold storage of Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items
4-501.11
95
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager Certification is expired. Per operator, they are in the process of renewal. Ensure to provide a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certification
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed missing backflow prevention device at exterior mop sink. Ensure to provide backflow prevention device and keep hose hanging above mop sink
5-205.15(B)
90
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hard shell eggs and raw meat above ready to eat foods and whole produce. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment to not have single use paper towels, Person in charge stated that they use rag to dry hands. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed hot water knob at hand wash sink not functioning properly. Establishment does have hot water. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Pilares last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Pilares on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Pilares?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Pilares.

How does Los Pilares compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Los Pilares' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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