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Burrito Express

B

985 W Elliot Rd, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-26527

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

88
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 30, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 27, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 27, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 12, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 20, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 22, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed illness policy and provided FDA form 1B in English and Spanish. Discussed two tier cooling with the manager.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cooked meat, salsas and beans, under temperature control per manager, in left hot well unit at 109*F to 117*F internally.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Cartons of eggs stored directly on the floor of the freezer. Manager moved eggs to proper storage.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises.

2025

Aug 20, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee don gloves without washing hands. Also observed an employee crack raw eggs into a pan with egg whites dropping on the gloves, then used scoop and gloved hand in the container of cooked potatoes. Discussed the contamination risk with raw egg getting into the potatoes with the person in charge (PIC). Discussed washing hands and donning new gloves before switching from raw foods to RTE foods to reduce risk of cross contamination. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a container of sanitizer with 0ppm chlorine bleach. The person in charge (PIC) also tested the container with establishment's test strips and also observed 0ppm. PIC made a new batch of sanitizer which tested at 50ppm. Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use

May 12, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A 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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a spray bottle with cleaner in it that did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all chemicals and cleaners need to have a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write the name of the degreaser on the spray bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Jan 27, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A 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

2024

Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

May 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the grading system and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation, and 1 core violation on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager present on staff at time of inspection. Notified person in charge of current requirements for certified manager. Make sure that someone present during hours of operation is a certified food protection manager. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: E. Martinez

Feb 27, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email. 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,orContact 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: B,Signer: Noe G.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Repeat Violation Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed concentration of chlorine in sanitizer buckets below 50 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer for use in wiping food contact surfaces must be maintained between 50-100 ppm. Sanitizer bucket was remade at 50 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 chorizo cooling down in large zip lock bags in walk in at 75-80*F. Discussed with PIC that storing hot foods in zip lock bags are not a proper way to cool, and must be in containers of 4 inches or less and in containers that help facilitate in rapid cooling. PIC moved food to 4 inch metal pans and back in walk into cool down properly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

2023

Oct 30, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sentAward: B,Signer: Noe G.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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 cooked potatoes in large deep container holding 81-85 F, per PIC potatoes were made the 4 hours prior. Discussed cooling methods with PIC such as using 4 inch pans or less, leaving containers uncovered, and ice wands. Ensure food items cooked are cool from 135 to 70 F in the first two hours of cooling and from 70 F to 41 F in the remaining 4 hours left. Potatoes were discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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 portioned out salsas holding 56 F in fridge near register, per PIC salsas were made less than an hour prior. Discussed with manager that salsas must be cooled to 41 F before placing in portioned cups. Salsas were placed in ice bath to cool properly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed concentration of chlorine in sanitizer buckets below 50 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer for use in wiping food contact surfaces must be maintained between 50-100 ppm. Sanitizer bucket was remade at 50 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →