El Panini
A3510 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-02937
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Inspection history5 on record
2026
Jan 20, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 3, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling prepped and portioned foods to 41*F within 2-4 hours.
Inspector's notes
Observed chlorine based sanitizer for wiping cloths less that 100 ppm. Sanitizer for wiping cloths to be at 100 ppm. Sanitizer buckets were remixed to be at 100 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
May 21, 2024Routine1 priority3 foundation1 coreC°
OC Inspection - E&D Class 3This inspection was conducted with the owners.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to David A. at the time of this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Re-inspection is scheduled for 06/12/2024.If violations are not corrected by established timeframes, legal action may result.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sylvester A.
Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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. 1. There is no hand sink available and visible to the back food prep sink area. Provide a dedicated hand sink with side splashes in the back area with hot and cold water and a separate drain pipe that empties into a floor sink with a minimum 1 in. air-gap between the end of the pipe and the flood rim of the floor sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability; 1. There is currently only a 40 gallon capacity water heater installed. Provide a minimum 50 gallon capacity water heater on a metal stand that allows for cleaning underneath. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law; 1. There are currently brass and copper fittings and plumbing on the downstream side of the RPZ backflow prevention device that feeds the coffee machine, tea machine and soda fountain carbonator. Provide a tested and certified RPZ backflow prevention device that isolates the water supply to the soda fountain carbonator from all other plumbing and equipment. Also provide a funnel drain assembly with an air-gap for the new RPZ backflow prevention device. 2. Provide a P-trap in the three compartment sink drain pipe between the new grease trap and all three compartments of the sink. 3. Provide a minimum 1 in. air-gap between the end of the drain pipe from the soda fountain and the flood rim of the floor sink that it drains into. 4. Provide a new hose bib vacuum breaker for the mop sink faucet. 5. Repair all the water leaks in the water supply line from the current RPZ backflow device to the coffee machine, tea machine and soda fountain. Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device 1. The current, RPZ backflow prevention device feeding the coffee, and tea machines must be tested and certified. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.17, C: Absorbent Materials on Floors, Use Limitation 1. There is currently a bare wood stand on the floor beneath the three compartment sink being used to support the new grease trap. Provide a stand that is constructed of materials that is smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. 2. The 40 gallon water heater is currently mounted on top of cinder block material. Provide a metal stand for the 50 gallon water heater replacement that allows for cleaning underneath. 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 →