Plaza Bonita

2815 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Plaza Bonita appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Plaza Bonita was last inspected on Oct 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 8, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above RTE sauce in the reach in fridge on the cookline. Observed raw bacon stored above RTE salsa in containers in the walk-in. Raw chicken stored above fish in the walk-in fridge. 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 was instructed to store 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(A1-2)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the in-use dishwasher at the bar have 0ppm concentration for chlorine at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Instructed PIC to relocate all food-contact surfaces to dishwasher in the back area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler at 42.2*F per inspectors ambient thermometer. TCS food items between 44-52*F at the time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salsa cooling in a deep container in walk in refrigerator. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

3-501.15(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager onsite while open and operating 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Bonita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza Bonita on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Plaza Bonita compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Plaza Bonita most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Plaza Bonita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plaza Bonita have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Plaza Bonita 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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