Manuels Restaurant
A1111 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 85023
Food Establishment - Food Catering · Permit FD-04330
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 11, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Two big pots of avocado and a pot of marinated raw chicken stored on the floor in walk in cooler. PIC removed them and stored them on racks 6 inches above the floor. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.12 - Core: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas
Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 2, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed low cookline drawer holding raw chorizo, raw fish, imitation crab and shrimp mix, cut lettuce, chicken fingers, shredded beef, and cut tomatoes holding 46-55*f degrees. Per manager power was lost last night and fridge had not been restarted properly. Items had been placed inside unit with-in the last 3 hours. Observed green salsa in waitstaff kitchen serving area near tortilla flat top grill at 48*f degrees. Discussed switching salsa to left side as to not get warmed up by hot unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Mar 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 13, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no active certified food manager at the time of the inspection. 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
Aug 27, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 25, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Carissa R.,Review Notes: DC - AC - FIRF 24 missing entry,Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed crutches and other broken equipment stored in the back area by the catering storage. All equipment not necessary for the establishment must be taken off the premises. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Cindy Garcia ,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A
Sep 18, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Catering orders are prepped only using ingredients from the walk-in. The only catering orders prepped at time of inspection were ingredients and tacos held in the walk-in for the tomorrow. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Jason R.
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed pitchers used for scooping salsa submerged in the large holding containers. All in-use utensils must be stored in such a manner that it does not potentially contaminate the food product. The PIC indicated that the procedure typically would be to get a new scoop for every service of salsa. Additional training is going to be issued to staff 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 →