Pacifica
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
74
Score
Pacifica, located at 16621 N 38th St in Phoenix, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on April 6, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation and three minor violations related to food protection, proper handwashing, and food separation. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over ten scored visits.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
May 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 6, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee entered kitchen and went to handle clean steam table pans without first washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands and did so. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw fish and raw bacon stored over cooked macaroni and marinara sauce in the walk in cooler.*The raw food items were stored on trays and the ready to eat food items were covered. The PIC relocated the ready to eat food items to proper locations. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display
3-302.11(A3-8)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: There is a gap at the bottom of the kitchen door, which opens to the outside. Install door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. ** Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment
6-202.15
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