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Restaurant Sinaloa

2501 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Restaurant Sinaloa has seven inspections in the public record. Restaurant Sinaloa was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurant Sinaloa scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager onsite at the 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)
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rough, pitted molcajetes being used to serve food to customers with tin foil wrapped inside of them to ensure TCS food is not in contact with the bowls themselves. Discussed with PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. The PIC proposed switching to metal or smooth insert bowls to be placed inside the molcajetes to create a proper food-contact surface. 2nd Repeat Violation
4-202.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky nozzle located back of house underneath the 3 compartment sink and a leaky handwashing sink valve right next to the prep sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC stated they have work order in already for the leaks
5-205.15(B)
86
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rough, pitted molcajetes being used to serve food to customers. Discussed with PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Discussed with PIC discontinuing use of rough molcajetes and switching to smooth, plastic molcajetes to ensure food contact surfaces are non-absorbent and easily cleanable
4-202.11
90
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager certificate was available for verification. PIC said they had taken the Certified Food Protection Manager exam and was waiting for the certificate in the mail. Please provide this information prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: PIC stated that no one on-site had a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate. Discussed with PIC that at least one person with a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate needs to be on-site at all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in freezer a box of frozen tilapia sitting on the floor. Told PIC to put the frozen tilapia on a shelf off of the floor. Discussed with PIC that all food should be kept at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination from the premises
3-305.11
90
Jun 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in cooler a tray of bagged, raw chicken breasts sitting on top of a box of raw, unpasteurized in-shell eggs. Had PIC move the box of eggs above the raw chicken breasts. Discussed with PIC that raw chicken should be stored below raw eggs to prevent cross-contamination from the raw chicken
3-302.11(A1-2)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed left-most reach-in cooler portion of prep table at 46°F. The unit was holding various TCS foods. Instructed PIC to call maintenance to service the unit. Discussed with PIC that cold-holding units holding TCS foods should be kept at 41°F or below or as needed to hold TCS items at 41°F or below
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: PIC stated that no one on-site had a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate. Discussed with PIC that at least one person with a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate needs to be on-site at all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed in the walk-in freezer a box of frozen tilapia sitting on the floor. Told PIC to put the frozen tilapia on a shelf off of the floor. Discussed with PIC that all food should be kept at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination from the premises
3-305.11
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant Sinaloa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Sinaloa on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurant Sinaloa?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Sinaloa.

How does Restaurant Sinaloa compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Restaurant Sinaloa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Restaurant Sinaloa 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 Restaurant Sinaloa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant Sinaloa is inspected around four times per year on average.

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