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6802 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment · Permit FD-57466

Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

76
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 58 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 6, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 2025 — Routine — score 53 (2 priority, 3 foundation, 2 core)Jul 18, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 28, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 2, 2026 — Routine — score 37 (3 priority, 3 foundation, 3 core)37
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history17 on record

2026

Feb 2, 2026Routine3 priority3 foundation3 coreD°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Establishment is currently on a stipulated agreement with MCESD at time of inspection establishment found to be OUT of compliance with agreement.

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed person in charge dump mop water directly outside on to the parking lot. Discussed ensuring all mop water is properly disposed of in approved drain such as indoor mop sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Pipe coming from prep sink is sitting inside hub drain on floor.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

3rd repeat violation. Person in charge could not provide certificate for certified food manager certification at time of inspection. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Fix prior to next routine inspection

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Repeat Violation 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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

2nd repeat violation. No written procedures available onsite for the clean-up of fecal/vomit accidents. Provided guidance document in English and Spanish.

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Repeat Violation 2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

2nd repeat violation. Observed raw chicken stored over salsa and raw beef stored over cooked nopales (cactus) salad) in reach-in cooler next to prep line in kitchen area. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicharrones in middle shelf towards back of walk-in cooler.

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Repeat Violation 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. Predefined Comment: 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed two vegetable chopping machines stored as clean in top rack in kitchen area with dried plant food debris in the blades and pads.

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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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cream, and guacamole with diced tomatoes at 50 to 52 deg F in prep line directly in front of cookline. Person in charge stated items had been in cooler less than 2 hours prior and placed in reach-in cooler for rapid cooling to 41 deg F.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

5th Repeat Violation. Observed ambient air temperature of left side of kitchen area prep cooler at 57 deg F with min/max thermometer.

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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

2nd repeat violation. Observed accumulation of food debris behind and beneath equipment in cookline area and warewashing area.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed holes on ceiling tiles, on wall behind warewashing sink, and on wall between hot unit and cold holding unit. Missing coved base by freezer door. Broken tiles underneath warewashing sink. Predefined Comment: 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.

Jan 15, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Dec 19, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 31, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 10, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 9, 2025Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended2 priority
#1 — Sewage Back-up (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Conveying Sewage -- Observed waste water from prep sink and hand wash sink draining out of a disconnected plumbing outlet directly onto the floor and standing waste water pooling in the vicinity of the sink to include the prep line and cook line.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health.

#3 — No Running Water (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Capacity-Quantity and Availability -- Observed three compartment sink disconnected from the wall with no water supply hot or cold. Establishment has no warewashing capacity.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health.

Jul 30, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Fourth consecutive repeat violation. Observed the cooler on the prep line does not maintain cold holding temperature. Prep cooler had minimum internal temperature of 76.1F as measure by inspector min/max thermometer. TCS foods stored in the prep cooler had internal temperatures between 51-72 F

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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

Jul 28, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Third consecutive repeat violation. Observed the cooler on the prep line does not maintain cold holding temperature. Prep cooler had minimum internal temperature of 80F as measure by inspector min/max thermometer. Establishment was utilizing ice baths for all TCS food containers and TCS foods had internal temperatures between 45F-62F

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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct at once.

Jul 18, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, violations due for correction have NOT been corrected.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Second consecutive repeat violation. Observed the cooler on the prep line does not maintain cold holding temperature. Establishment is utilizing ice baths for all TCS food containers to maintain TCS cold holding temperatures. The employee working the kitchen stated service repairs to the cooler have not been done but are expected to be done over the weekend.

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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Jul 7, 2025Routine2 priority3 foundation2 coreD°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manger onsite at the time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no bodily fluids clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand soap at the hand wash sink between the cook line and three compartment sink.

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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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw shelled eggs stored above open containers of cooked read to eat foods in the walk-in cooler.

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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. Predefined Comment: 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. The person in charge properly stored raw and ready to eat foods at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed no date marking of any cooked TCS foods in the walk-in cooler. The person in charge stated all cooked TCS foods were made within the last 7 days and date marked them accordingly.

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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 were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cooler on the prep line with minimum ambient temperature of 57F.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observe accumulation of grease, food pieces, dead insects and organic matter, under and around equipment on cook line, under storage racks and other areas of the establishment. Clean more frequently Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed cracks, gaps, or holes in the floor, walls, ceiling, which make it difficult to clean. Observed areas of disrepair behind and around the 3 compartment sink, prep sink, freezer walk-in door way, kitchen entry door frame.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 21, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling methods with person in charge.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at the 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

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple containers of fried pork chicharron and cooked pork skin with organic growth in the walk in. Also observed small container of whole tomatoes with organic growth in the walk in. Explained to person in charge (PIC) that all food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Recommended consistently checking cooked items in walk in and covering all items with a protective barrier such as saran wrap or lids to avoid contamination of products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked menudo with an internal temperature of 65*F in the walk in at time of inspection. PIC states the item was cooked and cooled the day prior to inspection. Explained to PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Menudo was in the walk-in for over 4 hours, therefore the TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed containers of cooked rice, beans, birria and salsa in the walk in with no date mark on the item. PIC states the items were made on Saturday 4/19. Explained to PIC that all RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

2024

Nov 6, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no handwashing soap was available at the handwashing sink. PIC replaced handwashing soap.

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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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

In the walk in cooler observed cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked beans, cooked carnitas, and cooked posole all without dates. Per cook, all foods were cooked on Saturday and Sunday. Dates were added to foods.

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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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Sep 11, 2024Re-Inspection2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.At time of inspection, no live roach activity was observed. Violation has been corrected. Reviewed continued cleaning and monitoring.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

THIS IS THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket falling off, held together with duct tape, and missing in some places. Door should be kept in good repair. Please have door replaced/repaired. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed various holes in the walls, baseboards and metal walls coming off and lifting. Establishment must remain in good repair. Please have items repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Aug 22, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

This is a repeat violation. Observed roaches throughout the carniceria, kitchen and retail spaces. Establishment must remain free of pests. Please have pest control eliminate the pest issues prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

THIS IS THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket falling off, held together with duct tape, and missing in some places. Door should be kept in good repair. Please have door replaced/repaired. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed various holes in the walls, baseboards and metal walls coming off and lifting. Establishment must remain in good repair. Please have items repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Aug 7, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundation2 coreC°
#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed fuzzy organic matter growth on 5 pans of cooked carnitas. Carnitas were embargoed. All foods must remain unadulterated.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-206.13

Inspector's notes

Observed white insecticide powder spread on the floor under the 3 compartment sink. Insecticide tracking powders must not be used in the establishment. Reviewed pest control reports and had discussion with manager. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Addl Notes: Observed a container of powder insecticide stored in the kitchen. Per manager it was used by the pest control company. Insecticides must not be kept on the property. Insecticide was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.13 (A) - Priority: Tracking Powders, Pest Control and Monitoring

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed roaches throughout the carneceria, kitchen and retail spaces. Establishment must remain free of pests. Please have pest control eliminate the pest issues prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

THIS IS THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket falling off, held together with duct tape, and missing in some places. Door should be kept in good repair. Please have door replaced/repaired. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed various holes in the walls, baseboards and metal walls coming off and lifting. Establishment must remain in good repair. Please have items repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager At time of inspection, no certified food manager was available on the premises. A certified food manager must be present during all hours of operation. Please have a food manager on the premises for the next inspection. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;Inspection conducted with RS# 1479El 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 17,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Raquel A.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Repeat Violation Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Observed the walk in freezer too full to walk into with boxes and bags of meat stacked several feet tall in the middle. Please ensure that all foods are stored appropriately in the walk in freezer to prevent any contamination from other foods and packages. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

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 chicharon, cooked pork, caldo de res, cooked rice, cooked tinga chicken, salsa roja, salsa verde, cooked beans all prepared 2-5 days prior without a date mark. Manager who knew when then foods were made added the date marks to food. All ready to eat (RTE), Temperature/time controlled for safety (TCS) foods that are held over 24 hours must be labeled with a proper date mark. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-101.11

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-101.11 (A), P: Characteristics-Multiuse; Safe In the walk in freezer, observed tortillas and raw pork being stored in thank you bags. Observed the ink from the thank you bags imprinted on the food. All food storage bags must not transfer deleterious substances to the food. Foods were embargoed. This is NOT a repeat violation. Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the walk in cooler door gasket falling off, held together with duct tape, and missing in some places. Door should be kept in good repair. Please have door replaced/repaired. This is a repeat violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris on the walls and floors of the kitchen. Please have the walls and floors cleaned at a frequency to prevent soil accumulation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 30, 2023Routine2 coreA°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt time of inspection, there was no certified food manager on the premises. A certified food manager should be on the premises at all times. Please have a certified food manager for the next inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes:Discussed keeping lids on spices and fat in the meat market. Inspected conducted with RS# 689El 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Raquel A.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Repeat Violation Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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. Observed the walk in freezer too full to walk into with boxes and bags of meat stacked several feet tall in the middle. Please ensure that all foods are stored appropriately in the walk in freezer to prevent any contamination from other foods and packages. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the walk in cooler door gasket falling off and missing in some places. Door should be kept in good repair. Please have door replaced/repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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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 →