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El Charrito

A

5410 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85301

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09776

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 10, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 19, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Oct 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Clean dust off walk-in fridge fan.

2024

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed test strip usage.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of shredded cheese inside walk-in cooler with no date mark. Per Person in Charge (PIC), shredded cheese inside said containers was prepared and placed into walk-in cooler more than 24 hours prior to the time of inspection. Ready To Eat (RTE)/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days. Shredded cheese containers were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor behind cooling equipment in kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Sep 25, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed storage of ROP fish.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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

Apr 20, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed cooling procedures and provided resources via email.Inspection report was emailed the day of inspection.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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Otilia Beltran

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed accumulation of dust on ceilings, walls, and equipment. Ensure to clean and maintain prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 19, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No pest activity found upon re-inspection. The person in charge provided the pest control report from 10/12/2023 and stated the pest control technician will treat the area again in a few weeks. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report.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-RequestForm-181.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Rogelio H.

Oct 10, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. A re-inspection will be conducted on or before October 19th, 2023 for category #36. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt the time of inspection, food safety managers certification not available. Ensure person in charge (PIC) obtains food safety managers certification and maintains it available for 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-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Signer: Sandra M.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence -- Observed live German cockroaches located in the dry storage areas and near the walk-in refridgerator. Please ensure the establishment is free of insects and other pests by inspecting shipments of food, inspecting premises for evidence of pests, and eliminating harborage conditions. The person in charge shall have a certified pest applicator come to the establishment and perform pest control within 10 days and a re-inspection will be conducted once completed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods --- Observed several holes in the wall throughout the facility. Discussed with person in charge importance of filling/closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings are to be maintained in good repair and must have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. 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 →