Modern Margarita

5410 E High St, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk Grade: C

Public records show five inspections at Modern Margarita stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beef, rice, black beans, and grilled onions being hot held at 100°F and with probing thermometer internal temperature being no higher than 97°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed enchilada sauce in walk in cooler dated 1/29 (14 days old). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection
3-501.18
74
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: As Manager remove the basket of floor sink next to dish washer, many fruit flies came out of the floor sink, swarming around the area. Manager scheduled a treatment by registered pest control company. Provide last three invoices of treatment and Inspect and treat
6-501.111(C)
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Two containers of black beans in doubled container in hot holding steam have an internal temperature of 115-120 degrees F. Per chef the items were in this unit less than 1.5 hours and were reheated to 165 degrees F. More water was added to the unit. Corrected at the time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Modern Margarita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Modern Margarita on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Modern Margarita?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Modern Margarita.

How does Modern Margarita compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Modern Margarita most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Modern Margarita's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Modern Margarita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.