Via Delosantos Restaurant

9120 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Via Delosantos Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 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.

“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Via Delosantos Restaurant's latest score of 82 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice, cheese sauce, and refried beans in containers on stove at 110-120 °F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed drain flies throughout bar area. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Repeat violation: 2nd

3-302.11(A1-2)

May 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 23, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored over open container of raw ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler

3-302.11(A1-2)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment operate mechanical dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer but have no chlorine sanitizer test strips available onsite to test sanitizer concentration

4-302.14

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open personal employee food items and drinks next to clean utensils and above open containers of food on the prep table

2-401.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed hole in the ceiling above the three compartment sink. Observed exposed insulation, utility lines, and unsealed wood through the hole in the ceiling

6-501.11

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored in ice bin with the handle of the ice scoop in direct contact with the ice used for consumption. The person in charge removed the ice scoop and stored it in the scoop holder next to the ice bin. Discussed proper storage of in-use utensils to protect food and food equipment from contamination. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Via Delosantos Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Via Delosantos Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Via Delosantos Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Via Delosantos Restaurant.

How does Via Delosantos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Via Delosantos Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Via Delosantos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Via Delosantos 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.

Nearby Restaurants

Broom Bush Tea Co

739 E Dunlap Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Tacos De Perro El Cacho

739 E Dunlap Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Veggie Village

1255 E Northern Ave

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Phoenix → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Maricopa → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Phoenix