Paradise Mexican Food

6256 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Paradise Mexican Food has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to two violations.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Glendale restaurant, which scores around 97. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee move from cooking at establishment cookline to peeling raw shrimp and start heading back to cookline without washing hands. Per food employee, intention was to begin handling utensils/equipment at cookline after peeling shrimp. Hands shall be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC)

2-301.14

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dry rodent droppings along floor next to 2-door coolers, inside break room across from bathroom, and inside storage room of extra seating area. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. PIC directed employee to clean up present rodent droppings. Discussed measures to prevent pest activity

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed excess of clutter and articles that are not needed for the operation or maintenance of the establishment in the storage room of extra seating area. Discussed limiting clutter to mitigate pest harborage. PIC to remove excess of articles/equipment stored in establishment

6-501.114

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dry rodent droppings underneath 3-compartment sink and inside break room across from bathroom. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Person in charge (PIC) directed employee to clean up present rodent droppings. Discussed measures to prevent pest activity

6-501.111(A-B,D)

May 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager not present at establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris along floor underneath cookline equipment, along wall behind two door reach-in cooler, and observed accumulation of dust along ceiling duct vent covers. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed slow leak below faucet head from handwash sink next to mop sink closet. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paradise Mexican Food on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paradise Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paradise Mexican Food.

How does Paradise Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Paradise Mexican Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Paradise Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paradise Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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