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Tortas Chano

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39510 N Daisy Mountain Dr, Phoenix 85086

Food Establishment · Permit FD-23-04656

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

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202320242025Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Nov 8, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 4, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jul 25, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 4, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Oct 24, 2025 — 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

Feb 5, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Oct 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Aug 4, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: date marking of salsa, sanitizing cloths kept in solution and concentration, storage of chemicals,

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.14

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing sink directly next to food preparation table in the kitchen. During prep, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. If handwashing sinks and fixtures are located where splash may contaminate food contact surfaces or food, then splash guards should be installed or food-contact surfaces should be relocated to prevent cross-contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation

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

Inspector's notes

Observed unsealed wood at the base of booth seating of the dining area and below the soda fountain where cove base previously was per PIC. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee beverage stored on the shelf above the prep table while employee was prepping food and employee food stored in the walk-in cooler on the top shelf above food for public consumption. Ensure employee beverages are stored away from food prep areas. The PIC remove the beverage at the time of inspection. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pesticides, accurate date marking, and plumbing (AVB) repair.

2024

Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 25, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#25 — Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked FoodPriority foundation3-603.11

Inspector's notes

Observed plastic menus without consumer advisory for undercooked eggs on menu. PIC has consumer advisory on menu board and will not be using menus in the cafe style restaurant anymore. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-603.11 - Priority Foundation: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. 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.

Jan 4, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.PIC emailed copy of inspection 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Brandon A

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 3 used margarita glasses in the handwashing sink. Handwashing sink must NOT be used for other purpose than handwashing to avoid contamination. The glasses were moved to the three comp sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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. Observed Pico de Gallo, cooked chicken, cooked carnitas, cooked carne asada, cooked shredded beef, and cooked pastor in walk in cooler without date markings. Per PIC all items had been in the walk in the walk in for over 24 hours. PIC added date markings to all ready to eat products that were missing them. All TCS ready to eat foods must be date marked (open/prep date + 6 days) in order to allow proper disposition. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Closed until January 03 for the holidays.

2023

Nov 8, 2023RoutinecleanA°

Oc re-inspection conducted with BrandonInspection report emailed with BrandonFacility not to utilize the mister system. Facility will not be using the mister system until ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone backflow is installed/certified and approved by MCESD plan review. Contact plan review once backflow is installed and certified.All items have been corrected at time of inspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection

Oct 4, 2023Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

OK to Permit. Eating and drinking permit, class 4, seating 10+Oc inspection conducted with BrandonInspection rights and inspection report emailed to BrandonPlease be address the following violations are to be corrected by 11/7/23, or County legal action may resultThis 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 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 or call 602-506-6824.Facility is jarring salsa that requires a food processing permit. Application available at: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon Amaya

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredCore7-209.11

Core-7-209.11, C: Storage-Other Personal Care Items -- Employee personal items such as earbuds and charger stored on the paper wrap box -- employee placed all personal items at the office area, educated on maintaining all food and food contact surfaces separate from personal items Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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. --- Facility using a drill with a paint mixer blade -- replace with NSF commercial blender Cardboard utilized as shelf liner -- provide washable, durable, non-absorbent and durable surface for shelf liner Facility has chipped containers -- discard, all equipment to be in good condition and stored as clean :

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -- No air gaps at the three compartment sink and at the food prep sink drainage lines to the top of the floor sink flood lip --- provide 1 inch air gap from the bottom of the drainage lines to the top of the floor sink flood lip Leaking plumbing located at the three compartment sink drainage pipes, three compartment sink faucet, food prep sink faucet, front handwash station faucet, leak under the soda cabinet --- repair all leaks and maintain in good condition No test certification for the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer --- provide test certification at next inspection. Facility has a mister system and a soda machine sytem that both require an ASSE 1013 Reduced pressure zone backflow --- ensure facility has a backflow for each, no copper downstream on the soda machine line after backflow No ASSE 1022 dual check valve for the coffee machine -- provide ASSE 1022 dual check valve for the coffee machine or remove machine Womens restroom faucet does not stay on for 15 seconds after activation -- service to maintain on for 15 seconds 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 --- Missing cove base at the walk in cooler -- provide Walk in cooler door has broken handle and wire used to make handle -- provide walk in cooler handle Rusted shelves in the walk in cooler -- resurface or replace Floor grout not even with the floor tile, missing hood sealant, open holes in the walls, gap between front handwash station and the wall -- seal all cracks, crevices and holes Ceiling tiles missing -- replace Mechanical vents have accumulation of soiling -- clean Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →