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Asadero Toro

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1715 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85007

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04288

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

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Jul 24, 2023 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 12, 2023 — Routine — score 72 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Mar 20, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Nov 22, 2024 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Apr 14, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 5, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 5, 2026Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

3rd Consecutive violation. Discussed with operator to ensure provide a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Discussed grease built up under filters in exhaust hood. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas to ensure proper grease removal at exhaust hoods in kitchen area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Jan 14, 2026Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

2nd consecutive violation: Discussed with operator to renew Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. Ensure to provide certificate by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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 CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive grease and dust built up at filters under exhaust hood. Ensure to remove filters as necessary to be detail cleaned and sanitized. Ensure all floors walls and ceilings including inside of ice machine are clean and sanitized regularly. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Sep 11, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator adequate cooling methods.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Discussed with operator to renew Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. 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

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed bulk containers with no label, ensure to provide labels for all bulk food items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak at front hand wash sink and rear hand sink. Ensure to repair any leaks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jul 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with operator adequate labels on dry bulk food items.

Apr 14, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with operator in detail to ensure rapid cooling process with TCS food items is as follows: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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No valid Certified Food Protection Manager available at time of inspection. Ensure to provide a CFPM by next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of cooked meat with the discard date of 4/11/25, exceeding 7-days. Discussed with operator that all Ready to eat Time/temperature control for safety food items (TCS) shall be discarded within 7-days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Discussed with operator food is no longer safe for consumption and shall be discarded. Operator proceeded to discard food items. All TCS Ready to eat food items shall contain a date marking system. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed severely damaged cutting boards with black scratched/ scored cutting surfaces. Ensure to discontinue use of damaged cutting boards that are not easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

2024

Nov 22, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered receptacle required in women's and unisex restrooms.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky faucet at hand sink next to 3-comparment sink. Discussed with PIC that plumbing should be in good repair.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that there needs to be one employee at times of hours of operation and at time of inspection with CFPM.

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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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed kettle of beans and tub of roasted tomatoes in cooler at 48F, have been cooling since previous day. Discussed with PIC to cool in smaller containers to reach correct cooling temperature; 70F in 2 hrs and 41F in 4 hours. PIC embargoed 15 lbs beans and 10 lbs of roasted tomatoes.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Mar 20, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures with establishment including:-Cooling methods.-Date marking.-Food-grade safe equipment and utensils.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager - No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Omar Padilla

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored in the hand washing sink near the front of the establishment near register. PIC removed sanitizer bucket from sink during time of inspection. Ensure all sinks are fully stocked and accessible to ensure proper handwashing practices. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-101.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-7-101.11, Pf: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers Observed a container of degreaser being stored near the three compartment sink lacking a label. PIC added a label stating what chemical was present in the container. Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Oct 12, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this 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.Signer: Omar Padilla,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. >>> Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink adjacent to the 3-compartment sink. PIC replaced soap at the time of inspection. Hand soap must be available at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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. >>> Observed boxed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw goat meat in the walk-in. PIC moved all raw animal proteins below RTE foods and organized raw animal proteins by cooking temperature at the time of the inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Discussed the importance of proper food storage to prevent cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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. >>> Observed build up of white/green organic matter on interior of ice machine by prep sink. Ice machines must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers >>> Observed a chemical spray bottle containing a purple liquid without any identifying labels on the spray bottle. Per PIC, the chemical spray bottle contains degreaser. PIC labeled the bottle at the time of inspection with the common name of the chemical. Discussed the importance of properly labeling all working containers containing chemicals with the common name of the chemical. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained >>> Observed hand sink next to 3-comp sink to be leaking when faucet handles are both turned off. Also observed prep sink next to ice machine unable to dispense water from both faucets. Prior to next routine inspection, have both sinks serviced by a certified plumber to ensure plumbing system is in good repair. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>> Observed missing ceiling tile above 3-comp sink area rendering the area neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. Repair/replace prior to next routine inspection to ensure ceiling material is both smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jul 24, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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.Signer: Omar Padilla,Embargo Lbs: 18,Award: Not Participating

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. --All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items in the prep refrigerator measured internal temperatures between 60°F-70°F. Thermometer was calibrated on site. These items included various salsas, cooked chiles, deli ham, and various dairy based items. All items were voluntarily discarded, see embargo form. Ambient air temperature of the unit measured 65°F per min/max thermometer. Establishment had adequate refrigeration to maintain operations. Discussed cold holding requirements with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained --Hand wash sink faucet next to the three compartment sink leaks when fully turned off. Staff used the shut off valve underneath to stop the leaking. Discussed having the sink serviced to ensure it functions properly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter --Observed multiple molcajete's underneath the flat top grill. PIC will have these items removed and will purchase a smooth, easy to clean alternative. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →