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El Capri

2135 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85006

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01224

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 15, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 12, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 21, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 19, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jun 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand soap available at the hand sinks throughout the establishment, except for the bathrooms. PIC stated that they have pumps but have not installed them do to some cosmetic renovations happening onsite. Informed PIC that hand soap needs to be provided at all hand sinks prior to reinspection on 6/19/2026. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 6/19/2026.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Observed fresh scented bleach located underneath the three-compartment sink. Establishment uses bleach for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Informed PIC that scented bleach is not approved for use with food contact surfaces. PIC removed the scented bleach at time of inspection. Chemical sanitizers and antimicrobials for food contact surfaces shall meet requirements in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

2025

Nov 21, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Nov 12, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No production was occurring at time of inspection. Facilities inspection was conducted.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses a chlorine-based sanitizer for food contact surfaces and does not possess test strips. Informed PIC that chlorine test strips need to be obtained prior reinspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 11/21/2025.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Oct 15, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
May 14, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Apr 30, 2025Routine1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food preparation/service being done, facility inspection conducted.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Behind the main bar, observed several live pest. Person in charge states they will get a pest control service as soon as possible. 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 and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

2024

Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food preparation being done, facility inspection conducted.

Jul 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2023

Nov 15, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC and confirmed receipt.---On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:- Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or- Contact the Department using the email addresses below,Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 2,Signer: Pedro Marques

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered --- Observed female bathroom of the left hall from entry (referred to as 'the minor hall' by PIC) missing covered receptacle. All women/unisex bathrooms should be provided with a covered receptacle. PIC was instructed to have this addressed prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Nov 15, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.---OF NOTE: Waited at establishment at 09:34-09:39, parking lot attendee stated the establishment is usually on-site on Wednesdays 09:30-10:00am for deliveries. Regular operating hours are Fri-Sat 7:00PM-4:00AM and Sun 4:00PM-2:00AM. Establishment is closed Monday through Thursday.

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →