El Pacifico Restaurante
A3311 N 16th St, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-14298
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
May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Dec 9, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food manager present onsite at time of 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
Jun 11, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed providing faucet at 3-comp sink to allow for improved warewashing.. Currently only a sprayer is installed. Reviewed MCESD's pattern of non-compliance policy. Facilities inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed white clams in back reach-in freezer with two shellstock tags. One shellstock tag has a harvest date of 5/7/2025. The second shellstock tag had a harvest date of 5/21/2025. No dates tracking sale of shellstock were noted on tags. PIC stated that a new batch of clams was purchased over the weekend and that a small remainder of clams from the old batch was left over. PIC was unsure when the remainder of the clams was sold and was unsure why both tags were present with the shellstock observed in the freezer. Shellstock from containers may not be commingled. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. PIC relocated tags to storage area for tags to retain. Repeat violation. This is the 3rd consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.
Mar 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed removing foil from prep tables, removing unused water sprayer connected to filter assembly above prep sink.
Inspector's notes
Observed blood clams, white clams, and littleneck clams in freezer in bar area and back reach in freezer. PIC could not provide shellstock tags for observed shellstock and most recent tag available for any clams was top neck clams with harvest date in January. No clam shellstock tags observed had final sale date present on tags. The shellstock observed onsite without tags (blood clams, white clams, and littleneck clams) was embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Also, observed oyster tags out of chronological order for month of February. PIC organized shellstock tags to chronological order at time of inspection. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation. This is the 2nd consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sprayer nozzle hanging below flood rim of 3-compartment sink due to damage spring for sprayer. PIC elevated and secured sprayer nozzle to provide a minimum 1-inch air gap at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about replacing sprayer nozzle and also providing a faucet for 3-compartment sink as 3-compartment sink does not have a faucet component. Discussed the importance of ensuring a minimum air gap for sprayer nozzle to prevent cross connections. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
2024
Nov 5, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Oct 30, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facilities inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no shellstock tags present for shucked oysters in walk-in cooler, for blood clams in freezer by prep sink, for blood clams and white clams in deep freezer by bathrooms. All shellstock without tags was voluntarily discarded by PIC. Establishment has clams listed on menu but has no shellstock records for any clam products. Observed shellstock tags for past oysters missing dates for last sold on top of a storage container and shellstock tags out of chronological order inside plastic tub. Must implement method for shellstock tags and sort all tags in chronological order prior to re-inspection. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 11/5/2024.
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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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.
May 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Report delivered via email.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>> Observed no certified food protection manager present on site at time of inspection. Certified food manager must be present at all times during operating hours.---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, orContact 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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Lizette Serrano
Feb 15, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this 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, orContact 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-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ricardo Serraro
Priority Foundation-3-203.12, Pf: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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. --- Observed shell stock tags with last sold date not organized chronologically. Shell stock tags must be kept using an approved record keeping system that keeps records in a chronological order. PIC reorganized tags chronologically at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered --- Observed no covered receptacle provided at women's bathroom. All womens/unisex bathrooms must be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary purposes. PIC agreed to add covered receptacle prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 7, 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 inspectionInspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. 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-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lizette Serrano
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 →