Sonora Mexican Food
4333 W THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85031
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- B
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (2)
- 22CriticalCorrected on site
Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Addl Notes: Observed red and green salsa with an internal temperature of 51F on salsa bar. Salsa bar found to have an internal temperature of 55F. Person in charge states that salsa was put there about an hour ago. Had person in charge put salsa in ice and water to allow for proper cold holding temperatures. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Priority
- 49
Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean
4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Addl Notes: Observed food shelf racks in walk in fridge rusty and corroded. Discussed with person in charge about resurfacing or replacing the shelving. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.