El Guero Birria de Chivo
B3611 S 16th St, Phoenix 85040
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-58068
Score based on 10 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 history10 on record
2026
Sep 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked goat and lamb shanks with internal temperatures of 95-115F in a warmer near the walk-in cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Per person in charge (PIC), goat and lamb were cooked less than 1 hour prior to inspection. PIC reheated the items on the stove to an internal temperature of 165F - inspector verified temperatures. 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
Observe a wiping cloth in an active food handling area with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer solutions are maintained at 50-100ppm for food contact surfaces. PIC instructed an employee to remake the sanitizer solution during the inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jun 2, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observe a wiping cloth in an active food handling area with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer solutions are maintained at 50-100ppm for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed a segment of accordion-style flexible PVC at the drain line for the hand washing sink in the main kitchen. All drain line materials must be made of durable, rigid material. Please replace with rigid PVC or similar approved material. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Sep 17, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cooling methods with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed large 5 gallon bucket being used to store beef stock and beef head fat placed directly on the floor in the main walk-in cooler. PIC moved food to proper storage area at time of inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
Observed employee food being stored inside 2-door floor refrigerator directly above TCS food products and RTE sauces. Discussed the importance of designating a shelf or container specifically for employee food, to be placed on a lower shelf so as to prevent any contamination of food meant for customers. Employee moved food to metal cambro and labeled the cambro "Employee Food" at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Jun 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed permit fees and provided Permit Center information to PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sliding door display cooler with frayed rubber lining along the doorway, making it difficult to open and close the doors at time of inspection. Also observed a leak inside two-door floor refrigerator in the meat prep area; which was being caught by a metal flat pan on the top shelf of the unit. Raw beef stored beneath the leak showed no signs of water seepage, however, PIC opted to move the meat products out from underneath the area. Discussed the importance of maintaining all equipment in good repair with PIC. 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
Mar 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 15, 2024Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on-site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM prior to next routine inspection. 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
Jul 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: 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 no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed 500 ppm Quat in sanitizer buckets located in beneath the service window. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer levels must be between 150-400 ppm, or manufacturer's recommendation. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels with the PIC. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed 3 large, deep plastic buckets of goat stock (85-91'F) covered tightly with lids in a standing refrigerator across from the walk-in. Per PIC, all items were cooked 1 hours prior to inspection. The goat stock was transferred to unlidded shallow pots and placed in the walk-in to rapidly cool at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper cooling methods to allow for proper cooling with the PIC. Foods must be cooled from 135'F-70'F in the first 2 hours and from 70'F-41'F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: 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.
Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.Signer: Jorge Cortez,Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1
2023
Dec 5, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Jose Cortes
Oct 2, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Jose Cortes
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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 →