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Salvadoreno Restaurant

B

7333 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85035

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08959

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 24, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)79
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Mar 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking, barehand contact with RTE food and storage of personal food and beverages.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two metal pots of chopped tomatoes and chopped bell peppers sitting on the floor in the kitchen. The pots of chopped veggies were uncovered, and numerous flies were observed landing and crawling on the chopped veggies. The chopped veggies in question were embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge not to store containers of food directly on the floor and to keep them covered or otherwise protected from contamination. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed several pans of cooked food sitting on the counter with plastic wrap on them. The internal temperature of the pans ranged from 140°F - 145°F as measured using a probe thermometer. According to the person in charge, the food had been cooked and placed on the counter approximately 30 minutes prior to the temperature assessment. All covered foods were uncovered and placed in ice baths to allow for rapid chilling down to 41°F. Observed 3 stacked pans of mashed black beans inside of the walk-in cooler with an internal temperature as measured using a probe thermometer of 104°-117°F. It was observed that each pan had beans at a depth of at least 5-6 inches in them. According to the person in charge, these had been cooked and placed into the walk-in cooler approximately 1 hour prior to the temperature assessment. All pans of cooked beans in the walk-in cooler were placed into ice baths to rapidly chill the food down to 41°F. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two pots of chopped veggies sitting on the floor in the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge to store foods at least 6 inches off the ground at all times. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. All foods were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2025

Sep 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed racks in walk-ins.

Jun 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. Inspection conducted with RS #1479.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: Sonia Mareville,Award: A

2023

Oct 9, 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 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.Signer: Herbert Urias,Award: A

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 →