Los Politos

9204 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged eight inspections at Los Politos, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 2nd

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed freezer door with broken handle, exposing foam insulation. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter buildup behind cooking equipment on cook line. 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

Sep 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no probe thermometer for use in food in establishment. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection on September 12, 2025

4-302.12

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

Inspector notes: Observed containers of salsa and carnitas in walk-in cooler with no date marking or date markings from multiple days. Person in charge stated that foods had been prepared over the last week. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (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 time of inspection

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager (corrected on site)

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

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ROP fish labeled "keep frozen" thawing in walk-in cooler in packaging. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection

3-501.13

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in bucket with a concentration of 200 ppm chlorine sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd

3-304.14

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed cilantro stored directly on rusted storage rack in walk-in cooler. Except when food is being prepared or cooling, foods must be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrapping. Cilantro was moved to clean container at time of inspection

3-302.11(A3-8)

May 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment manually portion and utilize chlorine sanitizer but have no chlorine sanitizer test strips available onsite to test sanitizer concentration

4-302.14

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap available at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink

6-301.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored in sanitizer solution with greater than 300ppm chlorine. The person in charge discarded the solution and made new sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm chlorine

3-304.14

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw meats thawing submerged in standing ambient temperature water inside three compartment sink

3-501.13

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Politos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Politos on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Politos?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Politos.

How does Los Politos compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Los Politos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Los Politos' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Politos 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 Los Politos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Politos is inspected around five times per year on average.

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