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Mariscos Las Playitas

10957 W Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Mariscos Las Playitas stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Avondale restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee crack 2 raw eggs onto flat top grill using gloved hands, then wipe gloved hands with dry linen cloth and go and pick up chopped lettuce for plating a different order. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection, and lettuce touched by employee was discarded at time of inspection
2-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dicer stored with clean utensils with food debris still visible in the blades. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager on staff at time of inspection. PIC said they were in process of obtaining certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Molluscan Shellfish, Original Container
Inspector notes: Raw un-shucked oysters in plastic bucket with original label bleached and rubbed off, unlabeled on exterior. Shell stock buried in bucket under oysters was fished out to identify them. Other items in reach in refrigerator such as cooked conch, and various sauces not labeled. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food
3-203.11
70
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided handout with changes to Food Code
2-102.12(A)
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. . A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provided handout with changes to Food Code
2-102.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pot filled with water and frozen fish thawing sitting on floor across from 3-compartment sink. Manager instructed staff to move fish and to resume thawing under cold, running water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process
3-501.13
90
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. . A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos Las Playitas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos Las Playitas on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariscos Las Playitas?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mariscos Las Playitas.

How does Mariscos Las Playitas compare to other restaurants in Avondale?

Mariscos Las Playitas most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avondale average of 98.

Has Mariscos Las Playitas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mariscos Las Playitas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos Las Playitas 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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