Manuels Mexican Restaurant

3131 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Manuels Mexican Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Manuels Mexican Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build-up occurring in the soda gun nozzle in the front bar. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed sanitizing with a sanitizer towel
4-602.11(E)
95
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a dump tray sitting on top of the ice in the ice well at the bar. The dump tray cannot be located directly above the ice to prevent contamination, since ice is a food. The PIC removed the dump tray and will re-train their staff on proper dumping/dump sinks/dump bucket
3-302.11(A3-8)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manuels Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Manuels Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Manuels Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Manuels Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Manuels Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Manuels Mexican Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Manuels Mexican 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.