Paz Salsa

905 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Food Catering

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Paz Salsa stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. PIC stated they are one but were unable to produce certificate at 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)

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Insufficient number of handwashing sinks (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no hand washing sink/station set up or available for use. The PIC set up the handwashing station at time of inspection. Ensure that there is at least 1 HANDWASHING SINK/STATION available for use by EMPLOYEES at all times

5-203.11

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed vacuum sealed raw chorizo being stored in a shelf above RTE broth in the walk in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paz Salsa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paz Salsa on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Paz Salsa compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Paz Salsa most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Paz Salsa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paz Salsa have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paz Salsa 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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