Tortas Paquime Food
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Tortas Paquime Food nine times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Tortas Paquime Food is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the cooking and baking areas was not working at the time of inspection. The PIC stated they are in the process of replacing it with a one. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days to ensure the sink is working properly. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-205.11
90
Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the cooking and baking areas was not working at the time of inspection. The PIC stated they are in the process of replacing it with a one. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days to ensure the sink is working properly. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-205.11
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
Inspector notes: A kitchen employee washed knives and other kitchen equipment without properly applying sanitizer and placed them in the drying racks. The 3-compartment sink was being used to thaw poultry. The employee was instructed to bring the knives and equipment back to the 3-compartment sink to be properly sanitized at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications
4-702.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, the following foods were not dated with the prep date: Cooked red salsa, cooked green salsa, cooked rice, cooked chicken, and cooked barbacoa meat. The PIC stated all the food items were made the previous day and were properly labeled at the time of inspection. The following items were dated with use-by dates exceeding 7 days, such as: Salsa roja (8 days), salsa picosa (8 days), Napolitano/flan (11 days). The food items were re-labeled at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods must be dated marked if intended to be used past 24 hours and must be labeled with a use-by date not to exceed 7 days (Prep day +6 days)
3-501.17
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the cooking and baking areas was not working at the time of inspection. The PIC stated they are in the process of replacing it with a one. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days to ensure the sink is working properly. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-205.11
70
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths were stored in a bucket without a detectable sanitizing agent. The PIC verified the concentration with the establishment's test strips. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
95
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate at the time of inspection. Per Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection. >>
2-102.12(A)
95
Apr 24, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: In the cooking stove observed a large pot of cooked chicken breast with an internal temperature of 108*F. The person in charge (PIC) verified the food temperatures with the establishment's thermometer. The PIC stated the stove was turned off within the last 30 minutes and was waiting to shredded the chicken. The PIC reheated the food item to 165*F at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: In the reach-in cooler in the bakery areas observed raw shelled eggs over the RTE product such as milk, whip cream, and a container of cherries. The PIC properly arranged the raw eggs at the time of inspections
3-302.11(A1-2)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate at the time of inspection. Per Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tortas Paquime Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tortas Paquime Food on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tortas Paquime Food?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tortas Paquime Food.
How does Tortas Paquime Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Tortas Paquime Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Tortas Paquime Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortas Paquime Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tortas Paquime 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.
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