PHX Burrito House
B°4140 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85013
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-34244
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Jun 19, 2026Re-Inspection3 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap/cleanser at the handwashing sink in the kitchen at time of inspection. Informed person in charge (PIC) that hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands. PIC provided hand soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.13 - Core: Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. 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. Addl Notes: Observed hand soap at a prep sink by the ice machine used for purposes other than handwashing. Mugs and cocktail glasses were observed at the sink, along with sponges and silverware. Informed person in charge (PIC) that handwashing activities must only take place in a sink that is designated for handwashing only. PIC relocated the soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 4 containers of cooked pork, 1 container of cooked chicken, and 1 container of pico de gallo missing date marks. Informed person in charge (PIC) that date marks should be placed on items within 24 hours and said items should be discarded after 7 days (day 1 being the prep day). PIC corrected at time of inspection by date marking the items (prepared the day before and Sunday according to PIC). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 2 Raid cans in the establishment, one by the cashier and one by the back door. Informed person in charge (PIC) that all pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed big bucket full of water underneath the handwashing sink. Person in charge (PIC) stated that the handwashing sink has minor leaks. Informed PIC that all plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 10, 2026Routine5 foundation1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Discussed consumer advisory requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap/cleanser at the handwashing sink in the kitchen at time of inspection. Informed person in charge (PIC) that hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands. PIC provided hand soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.13 - Core: Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. 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. Addl Notes: Observed hand soap at a prep sink by the ice machine used for purposes other than handwashing. Mugs and cocktail glasses were observed at the sink, along with sponges and silverware. Informed person in charge (PIC) that handwashing activities must only take place in a sink that is designated for handwashing only. PIC relocated the soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed white and pink buildup inside the ice machine. Informed person in charge (PIC) that ice machine should be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC stated undersstanding. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Addl Notes: Observed vegetable dicer with abundant food debris put away as clean. Informed person in charge (PIC) that all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated the equipment to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 4 containers of cooked pork, 1 container of cooked chicken, and 1 container of pico de gallo missing date marks. Informed person in charge (PIC) that date marks should be placed on items within 24 hours and said items should be discarded after 7 days (day 1 being the prep day). PIC corrected at time of inspection by date marking the items (prepared the day before and Sunday according to PIC). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 2 Raid cans in the establishment, one by the cashier and one by the back door. Informed person in charge (PIC) that all pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed test strips that had moisture in the container, discoloration of the strips, and that they did not change color upon use (proper sanitizer was verified with inspector test strips) by the 3-compartment sink area. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to provide valid test strips for the sanitizer at time of inspection. Informed person in charge (PIC) that test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Please provide quat sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection within 10 days (06/19/26). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (06/19/26).
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed big bucket full of water underneath the handwashing sink. Person in charge (PIC) stated that the handwashing sink has minor leaks. Informed PIC that all plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Mar 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 22, 2025Routine3 priorityD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bare hand contact.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee crack raw eggs onto grill before handling tortillas without changing gloves or washing hands first. Instructed employee to wash hands after cracking eggs or handling other raw animal product. Please ensure hands are washed after becoming contaminated or changing tasks (glove change does not substitute for proper hand washing). 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.
Inspector's notes
Multiple covered trays of refried beans in walk-in cooler in reach in cooler measured 60-65 degrees F, items had been prepared the night before and had been cooling in coolers since then. Items were discarded at time. Please ensure food items are cooled from 135 to 70 degrees F in no more than 2 hours, and all the way down to 41 degrees F in no more than an additional 4 hours (6 hours total). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked red chili being stored in a plastic bowl above steam table during inspection, item measure 110 degrees F. Item was reheated at time and returned to a metal container in steam table. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed employees using latex gloves for food handling. Please ensure all gloves used for food contact are latex free. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food.
Jan 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Establishment is cooking food outside at large burner just outside back door and has not submitted for remodel to approve this activity. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
2024
Aug 21, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed carton of raw eggs being stored on shelf above limes, onions, and tamales in reach-in cooler, eggs were moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal products are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Red chili, green chili, cooked beef, and cooked beans had no date marks in reach-in cooler. Employee said they had all been prepared within the last week and date marked them at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Apr 24, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment is remodeling the server station, visited location to speak with owner about plans. All equipment and counters are being exchanged like for like, no new plumbing is being installed and handsink is only being replaced with a new one. FRP on walls is replaced, and new baseboards are being installed as well.
Apr 23, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is under construction for drink/server station. Please ensure a remodel application is submitted if necessary prior to remodeling plumbing systems. Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for QUAT test strips unless a picture is provided to inspector prior. Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Daniel Delacruz
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 a large pan of cooked red chili date marked 4/11 in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Person in charge did not believe this date was correct but was unsure of the actual preparation date, item was voluntarily discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are accurately date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation... Cutting board in prep area was being secured with a wet towel during inspection. Please ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in approved sanitizer, and cutting boards are secured using dry methods to prevent bacteria growth. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.... Establishment has a wall mounted QUAT sanitizer dispenser, but only has chlorine testing strips available. Please ensure the appropriate sanitizer testing strips are available at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Jan 9, 2024Routine1 foundationall 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 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: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC,Signer: Francesca Delacruz
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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... No handsoap available at handsink in kitchen area, sink was restocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with handwashing cleanser at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Oct 4, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Corrective action for PF violation #34, 4-302.12, has been corrected and a picture has been submitted via electronic means. Picture of thermometer has been uploaded to EDMS.
Oct 3, 2023Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have NOT been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for thermometer unless a picture is sent to inspector prior. Report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Francesca Delacruz
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices... No food thermometer available during inspection. Please ensure a probing food temperature measurement device is available at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Sep 21, 2023Routine2 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Observed outdoor cooking setup in use during inspection, large pot of chorizo being cooked on a single burner outside of back door. Instructed employees to move all food being cooked outdoors back inside. Please either discontinue outdoor food preparation or apply for a remodel within 5 business days. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for thermometer unless a picture is provided to inspector prior. Report 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Pablo Cardenas
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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... No hand soap available at handsink in kitchen area during inspection, sink was stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand washing cleanser at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices... No food thermometer available during inspection. Please ensure a probing food temperature measurement device is available at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring... Observed excessive live housefly activity in kitchen area during inspection. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →