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El Primos Mini Mart

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1020 S 19th Ave, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-23-03522

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 10, 2023 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 15, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed paper towel dispenser missing at hand sink. Ensure to install a paper towel dispenser for protection of paper towels. Observed missing drying rack above three compartment sink. Ensure to install drying rack for adequate air drying of clean dishes. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2025

Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with Operator to ensure adequate sanitizing concentrations by utilizing test strips Chlorine (50ppm-100ppm) and Quaternary ammonium (150ppm to 400ppm).

2024

Nov 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 27, 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 County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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)Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ariel Gonzales

2023

Aug 10, 2023Routine3 coreA°

FD-23-03522. Class 2 Retail. Permit Approved. New permit inspection and routine inspection conducted during 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.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Inspection conducted with owner, Gagandeep.Emailed report to owner.Prior to next routine inspection:1. Provide waterproof splash guard on left side of hand wash sink.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA ML,Signer: Gangandeep Bola

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected * Air curtain over drive thru window is not working. Repair air curtain so that it turns on with microswitch when the window is open. Or make the window self closing. *Air curtain over walk up window was turn off during inspection. Make sure that they are left on so that they turn on when the window is opened. :

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained * Have RP for soda system tested and certified. Provide certificate. Must be conducted annually. * Ensure drain lines from ice machine and soda system are braced to maintain 1 inch air gap. :

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability * Repair VCT where missing or broken :

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 →