"Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas

3016 N Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Aug 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which "Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas' 90 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) items in the freezer for sale. Several items were heat sealed but the items that were fully ROP'ed were beef empanadas, chicken empanadas, egg empanadas, white corn cakes, yellow corn cakes and sweet corn cakes. Observed no variance approval for the ROP products. Per person in charge (PIC) the packages were made 4 days prior to inspection and they are planning on transitioning from into new packaging soon and will no longer be utilizing the ROP machine in the near future. Discussed with PIC in order to ROP, a variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. PIC was able to pull the items from the freezer and open the packages to reheat seal in order to allow oxygen into the packaging

3-502.11

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at "Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does "Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

"Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has "Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at "Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at "Mi Reina" Empanada & Arepas 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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