Fiesta Burrito
B°7402 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07491
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
Mar 17, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed red and green salsa for self-service in a small cold holding unit in the lobby area reaching temperatures between 45-48*F, per PIC had been placed there since 8am. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. PIC placed ice packs inside the unit then placed the new salsa containers on top. PIC stated the ice packs should be in the unit at all times. 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.
2025
Nov 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed safe food storage.
Jul 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.If a salsa packaging machine were to be approved these steps likely will be needed (but may not be limited to):An on-site assessment by plan review- assessing placement, wear and tear, potential for contamination, cleanability, and possible modifications to machine.The creation of a cleaning and sanitizing policy for the machine.Labeling for the salsa packages would have to meet current labeling and CFR Code requirements -including name of establishment, address/phone number, ingredients, possibly date marking, etc.The Department may require that the salsa being packaged be lab tested for pH to help determine if product is TCS or non-TCS.The Department may ask that a variance be applied for if the shelf life is extended beyond 7 days or owner wishes to keep product out of refrigeration.
Inspector's notes
Observed deep plastic container with red salsa cooked and cooled the night before at 45 to 46 deg F in walk-in cooler.
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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: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 31, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee open bottles of water at the counter and in the reach in cooler in the front serving line. Employee drinks shall be stored in a container with a lid and a straw.
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Repeat Violation 2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Report was 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: R Salazar
2023
Nov 6, 2023RoutinecleanA
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.Inspection report delivered via email.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: 1,Signer: Hideberto Salazar
Jul 27, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and verifiedThe 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: Not Participating,Signer: Jonathan Moreno
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. >>Observed raw shelled eggs being stored on shelf above container of juice mix and chile rellenos. PIC moved eggs to bottom shelf at time. Discussed proper storage of raw and ready to eat fosds. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. >>>Observed cooked potatoes holding at 100*F on countertop on prep line. Per PIC potatoes had been out for 2 hours and manager discarded potatoes. Discussed hot holding with PIC and ensuring that all hot foods are kept at 135*F or above. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. >>>Observed cooked chile rellenos (120*F), cooked adobada (88*F), and cooked potatoes (99*F) in containers on countertop next to fan. Per PIC all foods had been cooked 1 hour to 30 minutes prior. Instructed PIC that all cooling should be conducted in a refrigerated unit. Instructed PIC that cooling parameters being once the foods reach 135*F and establishment has 2 hours to get foods from 135*F to 70*F and then has 4 more hours to get foods from 70*F to 41*F or below (for a total of 6 hours for cooling with a 2-tier cooling requirement). PIC moved all foods into walk in at time of inspection. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage>>>Observed handle of ice scoop being stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin at drive thru window. Instructed PIC to move scoop at time to be stored with handle facing outwards away from direct contact with ice. 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 →