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Corazon de Agave

A

4010 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-00683

Score based on 7 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

100060202420252026Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 74 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Apr 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 11, 2026 — 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 history7 on record

2026

Feb 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed approved methods of using authentic molcajete bowls.

2025

Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jul 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Jul 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received.Verified advisory items of previous plan review inspection in compliance. 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-181Award: A,Signer: Luis Gonzales

Feb 13, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB°

OK to Permit. Eating and drinking permit, class 4, seating 10+Oc inspection conducted with EnriqueInspection rights and inspection report emailed to EnriqueRS 689 present during inspectionThis 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Enrique Vargas

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

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: 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. --- No consumer advisory for the ribeye and the uncooked shrimp -- provide consumer advisory with disclosure telling how dish is prepared (raw or undercooked), and reminder stating there is a risk for consuming raw or undercooked meats, consumer advisory guidelines provided Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

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. -- Four door unit not in operation. Unit requires parts to be bale to hold 41^F or below --- ensure unit hold 41^F or below for approval for use Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law -- Food prep sink directly drained to the sewer system --- provide 1 inch air gap to the floor sink, Soda gun drainage line and keg cooler drainage soft piped -- provide hard pipe with 1 inch drainage line to the floor sink flood lip No drainage pipe for the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer --- provide drainage line with 1 inch air gap to floor sink, and test certification No backflow for the tea brewer -- provide ASSE 1022 dual check valve or remove tea brewer 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 -- No cove base in the bar, parts of the kitchen, and restrooms -- provide cove base Areas in restroom with slats, area in hood cove base holes in wall with holes --- seal all cracks, crevice and holes, penetrations :

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 →