Raspados El Malecon
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Raspados El Malecon, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“In-use utensils, between-use storage” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Raspados El Malecon is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Throughout the establishment, observed cut cantaloupe, cut melon, cut watermelon, cut cabbage, cut tomatoes, and opened deli ham with no date marking. Person in charge states these foods were prepped/opened 1-3 days prior to the inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the main prep cooler having an ambient temperature of 46*F. Numerous TCS food items were being stored in this unit. 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. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
4-301.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Establishment was not able to provide test strips for the chlorine santizer they use at the time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days
4-302.14
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop was laying down and the handle was touching the ice. The employee then stood the ice scoop with the handle up
3-304.12
95
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw animal food offered for unassisted consumer self-service
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open tray of chips on display for customer self-service. The chips had no lid or utensils. Customers were getting chips with their bare hands. The owner removed the chips. The owner was instructed to provide a lid and tongs for chip samples
3-306.13(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in the employee restroom. The owner changed the battery. Always provide paper towels at the handwashing sinks
6-301.12
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the lime squeezer had missing and chipping green paint on the food contact surfaces. The owner the discarded then lime squeezer. Do not use utensils and equipment in poor condition
4-202.11
Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pot of tamales steaming on a propane burner in the kitchen. No ventilation hood is present. The owner then removed the propane burner and replaced it with an electric hotplate. No cooking of meats is allowed, only the steaming of tamales or the boiling of corn
4-301.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 ice cream scoops standing in room-temperature water with ice cream residue. The owner then removed and washed the scoops. Use the running dipperwell, or maintain the ice cream scoops in 135 degree F water
3-304.12
64
Oct 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed four ice cream scoops sitting in a metal container with room temperature water. Informed PIC that the scoops cannot be stored this way in between uses and instead must be stored in hot water above 135*F or with the water running. PIC moved the scoops to the trough with running water. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
95
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish
Inspector notes: Observed parasite destruction letter from the 2023 posted at the establishment. Informed PIC that the letter for this year needs to be kept on file and/or posted at the establishment. Establishment prepares ceviche with raw shrimp. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection
3-402.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed four ice cream scoops sitting in a metal container with room temperature water. Informed PIC that the scoops cannot be stored this way in between uses and instead must be stored in hot water above 135*F or with the water running. PIC moved the scoops to the trough with running water. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raspados El Malecon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raspados El Malecon on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raspados El Malecon?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Raspados El Malecon.
How does Raspados El Malecon compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Raspados El Malecon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Raspados El Malecon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raspados El Malecon have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Raspados El Malecon 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 Raspados El Malecon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raspados El Malecon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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