Manuels Mexican Restaurant
C°3131 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix 85028
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03583
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Raw shrimp, raw fish, and cooked beef in cooler drawers below cooktop measured 51-56 degrees F, ambient temperature of unit measured 48 degrees F with min/max thermometer. Shrimp, fish, and beef were discarded while other items had been restocked within the last 2 hours and were moved to reach-in cooler. Service call was placed for unit and it will not be used until it is repaired. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food items are maintained at 41 degrees F or below when cold holding. 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.
Inspector's notes
Large container of cooked ground beef were date marked 6/8 in walk-in cooler, item was discarded at time. Please ensure all TCS food items are date marked and discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
Feb 23, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. 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
2025
Nov 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 9, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed build-up occurring in the soda gun nozzle in the front bar. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed sanitizing with a sanitizer towel. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2024
Dec 5, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a dump tray sitting on top of the ice in the ice well at the bar. The dump tray cannot be located directly above the ice to prevent contamination, since ice is a food. The PIC removed the dump tray and will re-train their staff on proper dumping/dump sinks/dump bucket. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.
May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Raul Vera
Jan 5, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed employee item storage.Report emailed to PIC.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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Maranda Fuch
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the bar area. A hand drying provision should be available to ensure proper and frequent hand washing. PIC replaced the paper towels. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 24, 2023RoutinecleanA°
OC re-inspection conducted with JohnInspection report emailed to JohnInspection conducted with RS 1317All violations were corrected at time of inspectionsNo County legal action will result from this inspection
Oct 12, 2023RoutinecleanA°
OK to Permit. Eating and drinking permit, class 4, seating 10+Oc inspection conducted with GaryInspection rights and inspection report emailed to GaryThe following items are to be addressed on RM-1787:• Trace waterline from filter to soda bib. Just test backflow RP in water heater room. Remove as RPZ at bib• Secure unistrut under ice machine, drain lines off of floor• Lights in WIC @ 4 ft candles, provide 20 ft candles• WIF door leaking air condensate into WIC• Mop sink, install drain cover and provide escutcheon on copper drain pipe • Secure prep table to wall , sink drain needs to be sealed• Drain line from prep sink needs to be lowered to drain into floor sink. Splashing onto floor• Drain dome cover at 3 compartment sink and ice machine by the soda machine inside kitchen.• Relocate paper towels and hand soap at dishwasher. Currently installed over clean dish side• Lower drain line off of 3 comp sink to prevent splashing onto floor. Floor has lots of water on it • Seal exposed wood under cook line. Washable sealer• Flash off prep tables on server side• Cap off metal girders inside kitchen.• Provide clean out covers where missing • Hub drain on ice cream cabinet • Under bar lights above ice bins and sinksThis 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.Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Discussed inspection upon request fee with owner for more than 1 re-inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 yourAward: Not Participating,Signer: Gary Castillo
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 →