PlateScore

Birrieria Obregon

A

3134 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-39314

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 15, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 6, 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 history12 on record

2026

Jul 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jun 12, 2026AMC Trainingsnot scoredclean
May 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed adequate thawing methods and date marking for (TCS) foods maximum 7days. Operator requested an AMC training scheduled for 06/05/26.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed four containers of salsa with date marked 5/15/26 stored in walk-in refrigeration unit. Discussed with operator Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be kept at 41*F or below for no more than 7days. The day product is made counts as day 1. Salsa containers were removed from shelves and discarded by operator at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen meat thawing at room temperature sitting in county by prep sink. Discussed with operator adequate thawing methods. Operator proceeded to place meat in prep sink with running water at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Nov 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with operator to ensure adequate hand sink setup. Discussed with operator ensure adequate Chlorine sanitizing levels between 50ppm to 100ppm.

Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 21, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with Operator Cooling procedures for Time/Temperature control for safety (TCS) food items. Discussed with operator to ensure legible labels on spray bottles with toxic chemicals.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Provide Certified Food Protection Manager is expired. Ensure to provide Certified Food Protection Manager.

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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

Dec 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Discussed with PIC that women's/unisex restroom requires a covered receptacle.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Aug 20, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice baths and stirring aqua frescas and horchata

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed melon in the glass door walk in cooler being cooled in deep containers. When cooling from room temperature after preparing, cool from room temperature to 41*F within two hours. Operator placed cut melon in shallow pans to cool rapidly. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

Apr 24, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report e-mailed and printed.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lucero Ayala

2023

Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper labeling of pastry items, made with dairy, being prepared and sold by the establishment. Report emailed to 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marisol Peraza

Aug 15, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 report emailed.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Patricia Munoz

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →