Salsitas Mexican Food

6135 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Salsitas Mexican Food has been inspected nine times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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 two times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly

Inspector notes: Observed household insecticides (Raid and Ortho Home Defense) stored in back kitchen dry storage room. Household pesticides are not approved for a food establishment

7-206.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Observed Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Ice scoop must be stored in a protective container, clean container/tray. At time of inspection, Pic removed and washed scoop and put in clean container

3-304.12

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee washing vegetables in handwashing sink. Discussed with person in charge that handwashing sinks can only be used to wash hands. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed ripped corner edge and lose tile in back of kitchen. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager present at time of inspection. All risk factors and AMC requirements were in compliance at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Dec 13, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed menudo cooked yesterday with an internal temperature of 50F. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer solution in three bay sink with a 10ppm level as well as have washed dishes. Had person in charge ensure solution was between 50ppm and 100ppm as well as wash dishes. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels

4-501.114(A-E)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed cooked food from yesterday such as menudo in large plastic containers with an internal temperature of 50F. 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)

Jul 17, 2024

Food AMC Trainings

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salsitas Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salsitas Mexican Food on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salsitas Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salsitas Mexican Food.

How does Salsitas Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Salsitas Mexican Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salsitas 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 Salsitas 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 Salsitas Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salsitas Mexican Food is inspected around six times per year on average.

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