Valle Luna Mexican Food

16048 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Valle Luna Mexican Food nine times, with records going back to 2024. Valle Luna Mexican Food was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish washer in bar after more than three attempts and priming it and changing the sanitizer bucket, does not dispense any sanitizer. Use three compartment sink and repair the dish washer to be able to dispense 50-100 PPM chlorine sanitizer

4-501.114(F1-2)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler at the end of cook line has an Internal temperature of 64 degrees F

4-301.11

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: *2nd repeat* Observed walk-in fridge holding 44*f degrees via min/max thermometer at beginning of inspection. Manager stated walk-in fridge is currently going through defrost at this time of day. Per manager food items had been tempted with the last 4 hours and found below 41*f degrees. Food was left in walk-in fridge to cool. Manager turned walk-in down to reach 41*f degrees on the min/max thermometer at time of inspection

4-301.11

Jun 11, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: *2nd repeat* Observed two kinds of red salsa and shredded cheese out on service line on time control at 47-50*f degrees. Per manager items are rotated out every 4 hours. Items stamped with correct times at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in fridge holding various TCS foods from violation #22 at 44*f degrees. Re-inspection for walk-in fridge will happen tomorrow 6/11/25

4-301.11

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Chile rellano, spinach and cheese enchiladas, cooked hatch chiles, tomotillo salsa holding 47-55*f degrees panned out on cookline counter top. PIC stated its are subject to a 4 hour rotation period during dinner rush. Items stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed portions of raw fish thawing in the walk-in cooler still in their original packaging. The person in charge had staff remove from packaging at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that all fish should be removed from its original packaging when thawing

3-501.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed the fan guards in the walk-in cooler and beer cooler that had excessive organic matter build-up on them. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold

4-501.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak under faucet in the corner prep sink at the end of the cook line. Discussed with the person in charge that all equipment should be maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed broken cooler in bar area that contained garbage and debris on the bottom. The person in charge stated that the cooler no longer works and that it would difficult to remove the cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that equipment that is not used for the establishment should be removed from premise

6-501.114

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valle Luna Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valle Luna Mexican Food on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valle Luna Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Valle Luna Mexican Food.

How does Valle Luna Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Valle Luna Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Valle Luna Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

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

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

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