El Norteno
A1002 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85007
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01267
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
May 12, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed grease built up on filters under exhaust hood. Observed old food debris and dust accumulation in floors, walls, and ceilings of establishment including hard to reach areas. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all floors, walls and ceilings, maintain as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 20, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several flies in rear prep-area ensure to work with pest control to eliminate/ control flies. Remove any flies from facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
2025
Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed Time as a Public Health Control policy on file with operator. Discussed regular Pest control maintenance and prevention for flies.Discussed sanitizing concentration for Chlorine 50ppm to 100ppm and Quaternary ammonium150ppm to 400ppm.
Jun 25, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Operator submitted a Time Control Policy and has been approved to follow policy for Enchiladas. Operator presented photos of food establishment showing detail cleaning throughout kitchen areas including under exhaust hood.
Inspector's notes
Provide copy of Food Protection Manager Certification, one person in charge shall have a valid certificate. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Jun 4, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure adequate sanitizing concentrations of Chlorine 50ppm to 100ppm and Quaternary ammonium 150ppm to 400ppm.A re-inspection will be conducted within 6/18/25.
Inspector's notes
Provide copy of Food Protection Manager Certification, one person in charge shall have a valid certificate. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items like enchiladas stored at room temperature at time of inspection. Observed lack of written procedures to be utilized for using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). This method requires written procedures on file. Instructed operator for food to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. This shall be used when using TPHC for cold food at 41*F or below or hot foods 135*F or above. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed grease on filters under exhaust hood including on sides of equipment at cook line. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas maintain as needed. Observed hole in ceiling by three compartment sink ensure to repair any leaks and seal any holes.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 10, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed adequate water temperature for sanitizer used in sanitizing buckets. Discussed to ensure adequate labels for enchiladas used on time as a public health control.Operator provided last pest control report dated 2/26/25. Ensure to maintain regular pest control services.
Inspector's notes
Unable to determine if vermin droppings found in shelving of front service area adjacent to ice machine. Ensure to eliminate any harborage areas, detail clean and sanitize regularly to inspect premise for evidence of pest. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas of front service area including, shelving, floors, walls ceilings and equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed old food debris in hard to reach areas of kitchen and throughout facility. Observed black floor drains with old food debris. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize floors, walls and ceilings including under equipment and sides of equipment. Eliminate grease and ensure to sanitize all areas regularly. Ensure to repair any damaged/ broken tiles in kitchen areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed employee backpack and items including miscellaneous tools stored in different areas throughout kitchen. Ensure to provide a designated area for employee possessions. Operator proceeded to move items to a designated area at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
2024
Oct 23, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.Reviewed quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer solution concentrations with person in charge (PIC) and employees.No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Sergio B
Mar 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.A copy of this report will be emailed. 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 card and 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, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Felix Rodriguez
2023
Oct 23, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed storage of personal items with PIC.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 card and 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,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o 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-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Felix Rodriguez
Aug 11, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and 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, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Felix Rodriguez
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. --Four large metal containers of cooked red and green chili in the left warehouse reach-in refrigerator measured internal temperatures between 47°F-52°F. Per person in charge (PIC), these items were cooling for about 3 and a half hours. Due to the amount of food and type of refrigerator it was placed in, it was determined that the food would not reach 41°F within 2 and a half hours. PIC moved the chili into smaller metal pans and placed them in the reach-in freezer and chest freezer to facilitate rapid cooling. Reviewed cooling methods with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 →