Salazar Brothers Restaurant

926 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Salazar Brothers Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Salazar Brothers Restaurant's 86 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Salsa in a large deep container with the lid on; date marked 3/17 in walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 46°F. Informed PIC that cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the drainpipe from the prep sink fallen into the floor drain. Informed PIC that there must be an air gap of at least one inch between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers of beans, rice, flour, and salt without a label. Informed PIC that bulk food items outside of their containers need to be labeled so that they are easily identifiable. All bulk food items must be labeled with common name of food

3-302.12

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was on-site during inspection. Informed PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Observed manufacturer's sour cream containers being reused for food storage in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Informed PIC that these containers are single-use and are meant to be thrown out after use. Explained to PIC that these containers are not designed to be cleaned and reused. Informed PIC that they will need to get food-grade containers which are meant to be re-used to replace them. Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food

4-502.13(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salazar Brothers Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salazar Brothers Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Salazar Brothers Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Salazar Brothers Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 94.

Has Salazar Brothers Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salazar Brothers Restaurant 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 Salazar Brothers Restaurant inspected?

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

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