Cuban Foods
10649 N 43RD AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85029
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 6, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- A
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (5)
- 55
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed accumulation of food debris under/behind baking equipment and back storage room racks. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed limiting pest attractants with PIC. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.
- 15Corrected on site
Food Separated and Protected
3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Addl Notes: Observed container of raw chicken stored above raw fish and package of raw bacon above slices of ready-to-eat (RTE) pepperoni inside walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins shall be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge (PIC) properly stored raw chicken and raw bacon according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.
- 37Corrected on site
Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Addl Notes: Observed bulk containers of unidentifiable white grains in back storage room without labels. All bulk food items not easily identifiable shall be labeled with common name of food. PIC labeled bulk containers at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
- 43Corrected on site
In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored
3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Addl Notes: Observed handles of in-use scoops touching flour in bulk bins of back storage area. In-use utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles shall be stored above the surface of the food. In-use scoop was properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
- 54Corrected on site
Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles Addl Notes: Observed establishment dumpster with no lid covers. Receptacles shall be kept covered. Outside receptacles shall be closed with tight fitting lids or doors. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.