Valle Luna
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Valle Luna has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Valle Luna is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 0 PPM of quat dispensing from the three-compartment sink. The manager stated they had previously had issues with the dispenser. Staff will use the nearby working mechanical dishwasher to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes until the automatic dispenser is serviced and capable of dispensing quat within the recommended range (150-400 PPM). Discussed the importance of sanitizing and keeping equipment in good working order
4-501.114(A-E)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed boxes of toothpicks and gloves sitting in the basin of the handwashing sink in the corner nearest the prep tables. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking the handwash sink at the time of inspection. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks must ALWAYS be maintained as unobstructed and accessible
5-205.11
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a cart holding plates blocking the handwashing sink on the cookline and food debris in the handwashing sink. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice wand in the freezer stored as clean with food debris on the food contact surface. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking mop sink and cold water handle missing. 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)
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tomato salsa at 43-45*F in deep containers with lids on in the walk-in cooler. According to PIC, the salsa was made the day prior and placed in deep, greater than 4" containers. 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
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tomato salsa in a deep, greater than 4", tightly covered container in the cooling process at 61*F. Salsa had begun the cooling process within the past 6 hours according to the PIC. 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. PIC transferred time/temperature as a control (TCS) tomato salsa to shallow containers less than 4" and added ice as an ingredient for rapid cooling
3-501.15(A)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Observed hard gel ice packs used to cool TCS food items making direct contact with food items. Approved cooling methods include ice wands/bottles/bags. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Discussed using ice wands as an approved food contact surface with PIC
4-101.11(B-E)
74
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Floor Carpeting, Restrictions and Installation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed carpeted mats under the urinals in the mens restroom. Discussed non-approved floor coverings installed in food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, and toilet room areas and restricted use of carpeting in toilet room areas (including handwashing lavatories, toilets, or urinals). The person in charge removed the carpeted mats from the restroom at the time of inspection
6-201.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop at the bar, used to serve ice for consumption, stored between use next to liquor bottles with the food contact surface of the ice scoop in direct contact with the liquor bottles. The person in charge removed the ice scoop for warewashing and placed a clean ice scoop in a clean container next to the ice bin to protect the utensil from contamination
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Valle Luna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Valle Luna on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Valle Luna?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Valle Luna.
How does Valle Luna compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Valle Luna most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Valle Luna's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Valle Luna have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Valle Luna 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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