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El Fenix Bakery

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6219 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85042

Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-02879

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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100060202420252026May 23, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Dec 12, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Oct 29, 2025 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 18, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Feb 18, 2026Routine3 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3rd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed reach-in refrigerator and freezer doors with buildup of food debris. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces require to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt and dust debris.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 3rd consecutive occurrence ] Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hole in ceiling near ovens and ceiling collapsing near store area in front. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 3rd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Oct 30, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Oct 29, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 3rd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of food debris on reach-in refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, food, dirt, dust debris.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed temperature of hot water at 83F at handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink and prep sinks. Discussed with PIC that temperature of all handwashing sink required to be at 100F and all other sinks at 110F.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical ware washing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical ware washing units sanitizing with high temperature. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 10/30/2025.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed giant hole in ceiling above ovens. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintain in good repair.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 29, 2025Routine3 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris on reach-in refrigerator and freezer doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned more frequently.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed glass doors missing from bakery display and back wall next to oven wall with peeling paint. Discussed with PIC that physical facility needs to be in good repair, and walls need to be smooth and cleanable.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Dec 12, 2024Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed large hole in ceiling and wall near back door and big oven. Per PIC they are in the process of getting someone out to patch and fix ceiling and wall Discussed with PIC that all floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. As well that food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Please repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

May 23, 2024Routine3 coreA°

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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was printed. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Gabriel S.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring ---Observed rodent droppings in back room near storage room and shelving for pots/pans. Discussed importance of cleaning up after treatments to prevent pest. As well discussed ensuring all outer openings are protected against the entry of insects and rodent. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-303.11

Core-4-303.11 (A-B), C: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability ---Observed no sanitizer available at time of inspection for use, Per PIC they use but have run out and have not restocked. Discussed with PIC importance of having sanitizer for use in 3-compartment sink and food contact surfaces. Please obtain sanitizer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils ----Observed black and green accumulation of organic matter on the outside of frosting and filling containers stored in reach in cooler near back door, Also observed build up of organic matter in freezer and containers stored in freezer near back room entrance. Discussed with PIC importance of cleaning frequently to prevent the build up of food debris or organic matter. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

May 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived to conduct routine inspection, establishment doors were locked and closed sign up, no other notes or updated hours posted. Will return at a later date.

2023

Oct 12, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Delivered permit invoice. Establishment was closed during normal business hours so an invoice and business card were taped to the front door.

Sep 5, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Hand delivered permit invoice.

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 →