Xolo

13216 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Xolo appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Xolo trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: No written policy is available in the establishment

2-501.11

Mar 2, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed left cookline reach-in ambient air temp (47*f degrees) and double door reach in (42*f degrees) both holding TCS foods from violation 22. Re inspection for units will occur 7/18/2025

4-301.11

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 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 5 gallon tub green salsa at 50*f degrees, 2 gallon tub of chicken broth 52*f degrees in large double door fridge. Both were still in cooling process from previous day. Embargoed. Discussed using ice wands to cool in deep containers or using shallow pans

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink block by push cart in front and colander in basin of sink. Items moved

5-205.11

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

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

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open large container of house made barbacoa salsa with discard date of 12/2/24 (prepped on 11/25) - past 7 day period allowed by Code. Salsa was voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no current employee is a Certified Food Protection Manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Obtain with in 90 days and keep onsite. 3rd repeat

2-102.12(A)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several cooked ready to eat TCS foods with incorrect discard dates in walk-in cooler (cooked shrimp ceviche with discard date of 8/24, and cooked beans and carnitas with discard date of 8/28). Employee stated items were prepped on 8/20 (previous day), and employee was instructed to properly date food items - proper date marking and disposition was reviewed. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed prep sink in kitchen not functioning - per manager they are aware, and sink has issue with cold water, and only hot water is functioning. Repair as needed so prep sink is fully functional with hot and cold water

5-205.15(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager present at time of inspection. At least one CFM must be present during hours of operation - obtain a CFM license and keep onsite for verification within 90 days. 2nd consecutive violation

2-102.12(A)

Rinsing Procedures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 compartment sink set up at the bar as wash/sanitize/rinse, instead of the proper wash/rinse/sanitizer. Notified manager, and sink was changed out to proper wash/rinse/sanitize set up at time of inspection. Reviewed proper ware washing - ensure all wares are properly sanitized

4-603.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xolo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xolo on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xolo?

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

How does Xolo compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Xolo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Xolo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Xolo 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 Xolo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Xolo is inspected around five times per year on average.

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