Old Pueblo Cafe
A102 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park 85340
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06698
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot Holding (i.e. - reheat to 165*F within 2 hours);__________________-- Reviewed hand sink requirements. No hand sink adjacent to (or within 25 feet of) ice machine in bar area. Employees scoop ice from ice machine for soda machine ice. Nearest hand sink is past doorway in adjacent area. Establishment may be required to install a hand washing sink near ice machine in future if a hand washing violation is documented.
Jul 22, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Residue buildup found interior soda nozzles in cantina.
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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. Predefined Comment: Clean all food-contact surfaces to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Blue plastic ice scoop found with severe split.
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4-201.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC discarded equipment at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 15, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored
Inspector's notes
Fried ice cream found in freezer on unprotected surfaces. Properly store food on food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-303.12 - Core: Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice
Inspector's notes
Green wire shelving in walk-in cooler showing signs of disrepair. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Nov 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - manual can openers)
Aug 13, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Cooling Guidelines
Inspector's notes
Large containers of refried beans date marked 8/12 found in walk-in cooler at internal temperatures of 48*F.
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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: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per PIC, beans were cooled to 38*F yesterday and then combined in large containers by food employee. No definitive time was established as to when the refried beans may have been at improper cold holding temperature. Refried beans date marked 8/12 were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food separated & protected (i.e. - frozen ice cream)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Consumer Advisory Guidance"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Roberto Tejeda
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and usedProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Robert Mahoney
Core-4-603.12, C: Precleaning Residue build up on stored ladles. Properly let food utensils to presoak to remove excess build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jul 31, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerPerson in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Hands clean & properly washed--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible--Proper date marking & disposition--Proper cooling time & temperaturesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Date Marking--Cooling Methods--Cooling Acute Guide"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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 52,Signer: Blanca Nunez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Two large covered containers of refried beans date marked 7/30 found in walk-in cooler at an internal temperature of 55*F and 57*F respectively. Per conversation manager with food employee, food employee confirmed beans were made 7/30 and placed in walk-in cooler. When cooling, ensure that the food starting from 135°F reaches 70°F within 2 hours and reaches 41°F or less in 4 hours (for a total of 6 hours from the time it is 135°F to 41°F or less). Refried beans failed to properly cool within time and temperature requirements. Refried beans were embargoed (see embargo sheet). -------------- Food was discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Container of cut lettuce with date mark of 7/23 found in food cooler. Per PIC, date on container was correct. A food shall be discarded if: o It exceeds the 7 days at 41*F Container of cut lettuce was embargoed (see embargo sheet). ---------- Container of cut lettuce was discarded at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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