Poncho's Mexican Food

7202 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Poncho's Mexican Food has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Poncho's Mexican Food squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed holes in wall of employee restroom in kitchen. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable
6-501.11
95
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed hole in tile in front of employee restroom in kitchen and plastic curtains missing in outside walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC physical facility to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable
6-501.11
95
Aug 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed hot water temperature at 81F at hand sink at service station next to bar . Discussed with PIC that hot water temperature requirement is 100F for all handsinks
5-202.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed missing plastic curtains in outside walk-in refrigerator. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be in good repair
6-501.11
86
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
Inspector notes: Observed wall and door s at entrance to kitchen with peeled pain and dirt debris buildup. Discussed with PIC that walls and doors need to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable
6-201.16
95
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poncho's Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poncho's Mexican Food on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poncho's Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poncho's Mexican Food.

How does Poncho's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Poncho's Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poncho's Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Poncho's Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Poncho's Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Poncho's Mexican Food is inspected around four times per year on average.