El Snappy Mexican Food
A3520 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-36799
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 14, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Revewed with person in charge monitoring refrigeration units, separation, reusing single-use containers, cleaning frequency, and repairing tile countertop.
Inspector's notes
Observed air conditioning unit in open window in dishwashing area. Person in charge stated the window stays open throughout the day with large gaps on both sides of ac unit. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by closed, tight-fitting windows. Recommended using boarding up sides of window to create a tight fit around ac unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
May 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 20, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice utensil storage options.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. 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.
2025
Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed weekly deep cleaning of establishment.
Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 25, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.
Inspector's notes
Observed outdoor cooking equipment in patio dining area. PIC stated establishment does not cook outdoor. Equipment not observed in use at time of inspection. Remove outdoor cooking equipment prior to next routine inspection. Facilities shall be maintained free of unnecessary items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Inspector's notes
Observed latch mechanism of walk-in door to be in disrepair preventing door from self-latching and to be fully closed. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2024
Oct 28, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Observed establishment reusing single use Country Crock plastic containers. PIC stated containers are reused multiple times. Reviewed proper characteristics of food contact surfaces. PIC agreed to stop reusing single-use containers. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.
Inspector's notes
Observed red sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizer concentration reading 0ppm. PIC added bleach to solution at time of inspection. New concentration reading 50ppm. Chlorine sanitizer solution shall read 50-100ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed latch mechanism of walk-in door to be in disrepair preventing door from self-latching and to be fully closed. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed wall coving by handwashing sink to be in disrepair. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
May 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report printed.Reviewed date-marking requirements for ready-to-eat TCS foods with person in charge (PIC).No County legal action will result from this inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA/DC corrected letter grade drop down and corrected end time,Signer: Gabriel Fonseca
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration at in-use 3-compartment sink was measured at >200ppm. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer solutions are maintained at 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) remade sanitizer solution at proper inspection and re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized recently-cleaned dishes and utensils to correct during the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 16, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: A,Signer: Gabriel F.
Repeat Violation Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed ice scoop in ice machine laid horizontally on top of the ice. Discussed with person in charge that ice scoops are to be stored in a way to prevent contamination and recommended placing ice scoop in ice with handle sticking up. Person in charge moved ice scoop as directed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Oct 2, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Gabriel F.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Gabriel F.
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage---Observed an ice scoop having its handle be in contact with the ice used for customer consumption at the inside of the ice machine. Person in charge disposed of the ice the handle made contact with and moved the scoop to have its handle away from the ice. Discussed the importance of storing all in use utensils properly to prevent any contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →