El Guero Birria de Chivo #2
A615 W Broadway Rd, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05171
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 13, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet mop stored with mop head inside mop sink. Discussed with PIC that once mop is used, water in mop bucket should be discarded, mop cleaned and propped upright to air-dry.
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6-501.16 - Core: Drying Mops Predefined Comment: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows to air-dry without soiling walls. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 20, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.
Aug 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tripe and marinated pork in prep-table refrigerated unit reading temperature of 55F and unit reading 58F. PIC has a new prep-table refrigerator unit in storage that will be replacing this unit with. Discussed with PIC that TCS foods required to be stored at 41F and below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 7, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Dec 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 8, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
May 1, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon reinspection walk-in cooler had an ambient temperature of 41*F or below, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailedAward: Re-Inspection,Signer: Cristian A.
Apr 30, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on site at time of inspection. Discussed having someone with a CFPM certification on site during all hours of operation per updated MCEHC.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed. 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: 8,Signer: Jose Perez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. ---Observed raw meat, chickpeas, and red salsa in walk-in with internal temperatures ranging from 52-56*F. Per PIC all items had been in walk in since Sunday (4/28). PIC voluntarily discarded items. Discussed with PIC that Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. ---Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 59*F. Per PIC a majority of TSC products are brought in daily from other store and stored in other coolers. TCS items were discarded at time of inspection, No TCS items are to be held in cooler till TCS items can be maintained at 41°F or less. Reinspection will be conducted in 24hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Nov 21, 2023RoutinecleanA°
E&D, class 4 0-9OC re-inspection was conducted with the owner Jose Luis and his son. Most items noted in the last report had been addressed.Permit is approved.Please address the following items prior to the routine inspection:1. Clean fan covers, walls, ceiling, floor and shelving units inside the facility and walk-in cooler before stocking merchandise.2. Provide soap, paper towels at all hand sinks.3. Cap off all un-use water connections inside and outside of the building.4. There is a self-service make table that does not have sneeze guards. Per owner, the unit will be use by employee inside the prep area only. Customers will receive pre-packaged portioned condiments. If this unit is for customers’ self-service, sneeze protection on sides, front, back and top will be required.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Auto-emailed the report to the owner. 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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage Manager / person in charge must be a certified food protection manager (CFPM). Please obtain and maintain on site for inspection purpose. Please be advised that the person in charge must be a CFPM and presence on site at all operational hours. Food handlers must maintain food handler’s certifications.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.Manager / person in charge must be a certified food protection manager (CFPM). Please obtain and maintain on site for inspection purpose. Please be advised that the person in charge must be a CFPM and presence on site at all operational hours. Food handlers must maintain food handler’s certifications.:
Nov 7, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
E&D, class 4 0-9OC inspection was conducted with the owner, Jose Luis Garcia and his son. The establishment is not open and operating.The establishment is not participating in the grading program at this time and received 1 Priority violation and 1 Priority Foundation violations.Permit is not approved.Please address all items in the report and also:1. Seal gaps at hood and wall panels and gaps inside walk-in cooler with silver color silicone.2. Ensure all exterior doors are sealed from the environment. Noted the back exit door has a large hole from the previous door knob. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report is auto-emailed to owner.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 call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngageAward: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 3,Signer: Jose Luis Garcia
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected __ Noted pass-through windows were not provided with self-closers or air curtains. Per owner, only one of the pass-through window will be used. Provide mesh screen on the windows that are not going to be the pass through window and provide air curtain or self-closing window for the pass-through window. Provide self-closer, self-closing hinges, door sweep/ weather stripping at all exterior doors and restrooms' doors. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability __ Noted the hand sink in the front food prep area is not provided with hot water. Only a cold-water line is provided. Provide hot water for this hand sink or re-locate the hand sink to the previous location on the walk-in cooler's wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained __ Noted one of the hand sinks in the women's restroom is leaking. Please repair/ replace. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required __ Per owner, a mister system will be installed for the outdoor patio seating area. Please provide a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assembly at the water connection point of the mister system. Certify the backflow preventer and provide report at the re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability __ Noted the walls in the dry storage area are of extremely rough CMU blocks. Float the walls with drywall up to the ceiling, tape gaps between drywall panels, mud then paint the walls with several coats of semi-gloss paint. Please use light color. Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed __Provide 3/8" radius cove base at walls and floor junctures throughout the facility. Currently, the tile base are top set on the floor. Epoxy or silicone grout material can also be used to provide the required cove base. 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 →